Argentina keen to boost trade ties with Bangladesh

An Argentine delegation, including the country's businessmen and higher government officials, is set to be here at the end of February as part of the South American country's keen interest to expand bilateral trade relations.

Franco Agustin Senilliani Melchior, head of the Economic and Trade Office and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Argentina Embassy in New Delhi, said this yesterday at a courtesy meeting with the business leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI).

"Both countries have a lot of potential to boost trade ties. There is a huge demand for minerals including lithium, olive oil, processed food, raw materials of gold, etc. Argentina could be a good option for Bangladesh for importing these products," Franco Agustin Senilliani said at the meeting held at the FBCCI office.

"There is a huge demand for textiles in Argentina and Bangladesh can explore the market for export," he added.

Franco Agustin Senilliani also invited Bangladeshi investors to explore the diversified sectors of Argentina.

FBCCI Vice President Md Amin Helaly said that the federation will cooperate in building strong ties between the two countries by facilitating B2B meetings.

The FBCCI Vice President also invited Argentine Business personnel and government officials to attend the Bangladesh Business Summit, scheduled to be held in March this year.

FBCCI Director Md Rejaul Kariem Rejnu, CIP, MGR Nasir Majumder, Bijoy Kumar Kejriwal, Hafez Harun, Dr Nadia Binte Amin and Akkash Mahmood were present at the meeting.

The leaders of the country's apex trade body also thanked Argentina for taking steps to open an embassy in Bangladesh.