Dhaka:Bangladesh and Spain are exploring avenues to strengthen trade and investment cooperation following a meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and D. Francisco Herrero León, president of the Seville Chamber of Commerce in Spain. The discussions aimed at enhancing business ties between the two nations.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the talks focused on expanding bilateral trade and attracting Spanish investment into Bangladesh. The potential for cooperation in key sectors such as textiles and garments, pharmaceuticals, leather, information technology, agriculture, and renewable energy was a significant point of discussion.
The state minister emphasized the opportunities for collaboration in the production of jute products and the promotion of creative economy and cultural heritage. The President of the Seville Chamber of Commerce expressed an interest in organizing an annual seminar centered on Bangladesh, which would invite business communities from both nations, and in co-hosting an exposition on Bangladesh in Seville.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining dialogue and undertaking practical initiatives to foster mutually beneficial trade and investment. The importance of exchanging business delegations and strengthening institutional relationships between the Seville Chamber of Commerce and Bangladeshi business entities, including the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was also highlighted.
Further discussions included cooperation in modernizing vocational training centers, the development of industry-relevant skills, the exchange of information, and opportunities for Bangladeshi students at universities affiliated with the Seville Chamber. The meeting underscored the shared interest in building stronger business partnerships and exploring new opportunities for economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Spain.