Geneva: Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi held a series of bilateral meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, this week. He met UNCTAD Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan at her office on November 4. They discussed UNCTAD’s contribution in thought-leadership and agenda-setting at the intersection of trade and development, according to a message received here today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Secretary General Grynspan expressed her Office’s readiness to enhance cooperation and provide technical assistance to Bangladesh on its reforms journey. This includes the implementation of the DMFAS platform and upgrading of the ASYCUDA system used by Bangladesh customs.
The Special Envoy also met Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organization, on November 5. They discussed possible avenues to enhance south-south dialogue and the WTO’s potential support in facilitating Bangladesh’s LDC graduation.
On November 6, Special Envoy Siddiqi had a meeting with Daren Tang, Director Gen
eral of the World Intellectual Property Organization, at the Director General’s office. They discussed the constructive role of a developed soap ecosystem in attracting foreign investment and fostering diversified exports from Bangladesh. WIPO stands ready to support Bangladesh and provide effective technical cooperation for IP development.
Special Envoy Siddiqi was in Geneva as part of the Bangladesh delegation to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), led by Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Labour Advisor Asif Mahmud. Earlier, the group met with the Director General of ILO, Gilbert F. Houngbo, who expressed support and optimism for Bangladesh’s reforms agenda.