Australian help sought to improve quality of jute
FE Report | Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Bangladesh has sought cooperation from Australian government to improve the quality of jute and jute goods, and diversify its products.
The government also asked for Australian support at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for access of Bangladeshi products to the world market.
Commerce Minister Faruk Khan sought the cooperation when Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dr Justine Lee called on him at his secretariat office Monday.
Khan urged Australia to import ships, and ICT, pharmaceutical and handicraft products aiming to boost bilateral trade.
The Australian High Commissioner stressed formation of a joint chamber of commerce and industry between two countries and mutual tours of businessmen to boost trade.
Bangladesh's export to Australia in 2007-08 was $43.36 million where the import was $369.26 million.
Khan said: "Bangladesh is willingness to take part in the international trade fair in Australian."
He also invited Australia to take part in the annual Dhaka International Trade Fair in Bangladesh.
The government also asked for Australian support at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for access of Bangladeshi products to the world market.
Commerce Minister Faruk Khan sought the cooperation when Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dr Justine Lee called on him at his secretariat office Monday.
Khan urged Australia to import ships, and ICT, pharmaceutical and handicraft products aiming to boost bilateral trade.
The Australian High Commissioner stressed formation of a joint chamber of commerce and industry between two countries and mutual tours of businessmen to boost trade.
Bangladesh's export to Australia in 2007-08 was $43.36 million where the import was $369.26 million.
Khan said: "Bangladesh is willingness to take part in the international trade fair in Australian."
He also invited Australia to take part in the annual Dhaka International Trade Fair in Bangladesh.