Italy reaffirms commitment to partnership in BD textile sector

FE Team | Published: July 10, 2026 22:57:49

CHATTOGRAM: Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro reaffirmed Italy's keen interest in expanding technology cooperation, investment and long-term industrial partnerships with Bangladesh's textile and apparel sector during the 'Italian Textile Technologies with B2B Meetings' workshop hosted by the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI).
The Ambassador said bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Italy exceeded €2 billion, with Italy importing around €1.6 billion worth of products from Bangladesh. He noted that Italian companies have been trusted partners in the development of Bangladesh's garment industry for more than four decades.
He highlighted Bangladesh's remarkable progress in compliance, workplace safety and technology adoption, while stressing that future competitiveness will depend on product diversification, advanced machinery, innovative fabrics and sustainable manufacturing. Italian companies, he said, are ready to support these goals with modern technologies and innovative solutions.
Describing Chattogram as one of Bangladesh's leading economic hubs, Ambassador Alessandro encouraged greater engagement between Italian and Bangladeshi businesses and said the current environment offers an excellent opportunity for investment and long-term partnerships.
CCCI President Mohammad Amirul Haque said Chattogram's expanding economic zones, free trade zones and strategic location were creating new opportunities for international investment. He invited Italian companies to become long-term partners in Bangladesh's industrial growth through investment and technology transfer across textile, leather, steel and other manufacturing sectors.
Mirza Salman Ispahani, Honorary Consul of Italy and Chairman of Ispahani Group, said there is strong demand for Italian textile machinery in Bangladesh. He noted that B2B engagements such as this workshop provide an effective platform for exchanging technical knowledge, sharing innovation and strengthening long-term business relationships between Italian and Bangladeshi companies. The workshop brought together representatives of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), ACIMIT, 11 leading Italian textile machinery manufacturers and prominent Bangladeshi textile and apparel entrepreneurs.