A Danish delegation paid a courtesy call on Chief Executive Officer of the PPP Authority of Bangladesh (PPPA) Muhammad Rafiqul Islam in Dhaka on Tuesday. A Danish delegation paid a courtesy call on Chief Executive Officer of the PPP Authority of Bangladesh (PPPA) Muhammad Rafiqul Islam in Dhaka on Tuesday and discussed the Laldia container terminal project to be developed under the public-private partnership modality.
The delegation members include Christian Brix Moller (Chris), Ambassador of Denmark; Pieter Bas Bredius, Principal-Investment at APM Terminals, a subsidiary of the Danish shipping giant Maersk, and Nikhil D'Lima, Country Manager at Maersk, says a statement.
The delegation provided important updates on the progress of government-to-government (G2G) projects, especially Laldia container terminal, under the PPP modality, highlighting the significant collaboration between the countries.
The team emphasised the need for expediting certain bureaucratic processes to ensure timely completion of the project, which are vital for economic growth and infrastructural development.
CEO Rafiqul Islam assured the delegation of the PPPA's commitment to supporting the swift resolution of administrative hurdles.
He pledged to work closely with the authorities concerned to accelerate the processes so that all projects stay on track.
The CEO also reiterated the PPPA's dedication to fostering strong, healthy and friendly relations with all countries involved or interested in future investments.
He affirmed that the PPP Authority would always extend a welcoming hand to international partners, providing them with the necessary support to facilitate successful collaborations.
The meeting reinforced the ongoing efforts to drive sustainable development and economic progress through robust public-private partnerships in Bangladesh.
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