Access of RMGs to be discussed with US Senators, says Iftekhar
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said that the visit of the three senior US senators to Bangladesh reflected strong ties and shared values between the two countries, reports UNB.
He said that the senior senators visiting Bangladesh Tuesday would be 'welcome guests'. The US Senators are John Mc Cain, Senator Joseph Liberman and Senator Lindsey Graham, said a press release.
"Each of them is a legislator of the highest stature. Their visit is also an acknowledgement of the internationally recognised position of Bangladesh as a peace loving, peaceful and stable State heading for a free, fair and credible elections", he added.
Iftekhar Chowdhury said that this visit would provide an excellent opportunity to discuss other issues of interest, primary among which was the market access for Bangladeshi manufacturers, particularly RMGs.
He further said, "They will see for themselves that Bangladesh is truly an oasis of stability in a turbulent region. Such deserving trade facilities to Bangladesh will help sustain this stability in our society."
He said that the senior senators visiting Bangladesh Tuesday would be 'welcome guests'. The US Senators are John Mc Cain, Senator Joseph Liberman and Senator Lindsey Graham, said a press release.
"Each of them is a legislator of the highest stature. Their visit is also an acknowledgement of the internationally recognised position of Bangladesh as a peace loving, peaceful and stable State heading for a free, fair and credible elections", he added.
Iftekhar Chowdhury said that this visit would provide an excellent opportunity to discuss other issues of interest, primary among which was the market access for Bangladeshi manufacturers, particularly RMGs.
He further said, "They will see for themselves that Bangladesh is truly an oasis of stability in a turbulent region. Such deserving trade facilities to Bangladesh will help sustain this stability in our society."