Korean envoy reaffirms BD-Korea industrial partnership

Jijoon KIM, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh, on Wednesday reaffirmed Korea's commitment to Bangladesh's industrial development during his visit to the Samsung manufacturing facility of Fair Electronics in Shibpur, Narsingdi.
Accompanied by Jungmin Jung, Managing Director of Samsung Bangladesh, the ambassador described Fair Electronics as a successful example of Bangladesh-Korea cooperation in technology transfer, local manufacturing, and industrial development, says a press release.
With its hardworking workforce, supportive policies, and Korean technology, Bangladesh can emerge as a regional manufacturing hub, said Mr Jijoon KIM. The ambassador also emphasised the need for effective implementation and enforcement of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system to curb duty evasion, discourage illegal mobile phone imports, and create a level playing field for local manufacturing and investment.
The delegation was welcomed by Ruhul Alam Al Mahbub, Chairman of Fair Group, Mutassim Daiaan, Director of Fair Group, and senior officials of Fair Group and Samsung Bangladesh.
Speaking on the occasion, Ruhul Alam Al Mahbub said Fair Group remains committed to strengthening Bangladesh's manufacturing sector through global partnerships and technology transfer.
Mr. Jungmin Jung reaffirmed Samsung's long-term commitment to Bangladesh and its continued partnership with Fair Electronics in expanding local manufacturing while maintaining Samsung's global quality standards.
During the media briefing, Mohammed Mesbah Uddin, Chief Marketing Officer of Fair Group, presented Samsung's journey in Bangladesh, highlighting Fair Electronics' transformation from distribution to manufacturing and its contribution to sustainable industrial growth.
The event was attended by Daniel Rhee, Director, MX Business, Samsung Bangladesh; Shahriar Bin Lutfor, Director, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung Bangladesh; Selim Reza, Director, Fair Group; J. M. Taslim Kabir, Head of Marketing, Fair Group; Moshiur Rahman, Head of Business, Fair Electronics; Heon CHO, Third Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Korea; and Jiwon PARK, Senior Specialist (Political & Economic Affairs), Embassy of the Republic of Korea.