FBCCI seeks to boost trade ties with France

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Sheikh Fazle Fahim underscored the need for expanding trade ties with France to accelerate development activities in Bangladesh, reports BSS.

"FBCCI is working to increase trade relations with different countries across the world," he said during a meeting with Economic Counsellor of France in Dhaka Pierre-Henry Lenfant at the FBCCI office in the city on Sunday, said a press release.

He informed the counsellor that FBCCI is going to establish the 'Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute' to produce skilled manpower.

He also said France is one of the best trade partners of Bangladesh and the country is exporting different products, including RMG, leather and leather products, frozen fish, ceramic and medicines to the European countries.

The apex trade body chief said Bangladesh is ready to welcome investors from France and that investors from both the countries can take the opportunity through expanding trade ties.