Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged New Zealand to expand its investment footprint in Bangladesh, particularly in agriculture, renewable energy, and ICT sectors, as both sides explore stronger bilateral trade and economic cooperation, reports UNB.
The appeal came during a meeting in Dhaka between DCCI leaders and New Zealand's Non-resident High Commissioner David Pine at the DCCI Gulshan Center on Wednesday, said a press release.
DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed highlighted New Zealand's strong global standing in dairy, dairy processing, advanced agriculture, and food safety, saying there is significant scope for the country to support Bangladesh through experience sharing in dairy processing, livestock feed production, dairy farm modernisation, improved cattle breed development, fisheries, and veterinary training.
He urged New Zealand's private sector to come forward with both joint and independent investments in Bangladesh's agriculture, food processing, consumer goods, food supply chain management, water and climate management, and renewable energy sectors.
The DCCI President also called on New Zealand entrepreneurs to increase imports of Bangladeshi readymade garments, leather goods, and ICT-enabled services to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.
David Pine offered a significant reassurance to the Bangladesh business community, saying New Zealand will continue to provide duty-free and preferential market access for Bangladeshi goods even after the country graduates from the least developed country (LDC) status.
