The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has underscored the need for more economic diplomacy and engagement with governments and stakeholders at international level to pave the way for the country’s progress towards prosperity.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan emphasised the issue on Friday when Md Mustafizur Rahman, ambassador of Bangladesh in Switzerland and permanent representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations and other offices in Geneva, hosted a reception to a BGMEA delegation at his residence in Geneva.
Faruque also laid emphasis on projecting Bangladesh’s positive developments more at global forums to promote the country, a BGMEA press release said on Sunday.
The issues regarding graduation of Bangladesh from LDC, possible implications in terms of export markets and how Bangladesh can retain preferential market access after LDC graduation got due importance during their discussions in the meeting.
The BGMEA delegation, led by its president, included directors Asif Ashraf, Tanvir Ahmed, and Abdullah Hil Rakib.
Faruque hoped the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN Office and other international organisations in Geneva would continue to play a proactive role in upholding interests of Bangladesh in the international arena in the coming days.
