The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has actively been engaged in exploring new yet promising markets under its apparel diplomacy initiative.

Under this initiative, the BGMEA delegations have paid visits to potential apparel export destinations, including Australia, South Korea, India, China, and most recently, Iraq.

As part of the ongoing efforts, Dr. Ahmad Jalal, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan - Bangladesh Business Council, paid a visit to Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, at the latter’s office on Thursday

The meeting was also attended by S. M. Mannan (Kochi), Senior Vice President of BGMEA, Mohammed Shohel, Managing Director, Bangla Poshak Ltd, and Dibrin Abdulaziz Omar, a businessman from Iraq.

The discussions centred on the potential for mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Bangladesh and Iraq, with a special emphasis on Erbil, Kurdistan.

The two leaders discussed possible avenues for collaboration to facilitate meaningful business interactions and discussed ways in which the business communities of both countries could work together.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan highlighted the promising industrial sectors in Bangladesh, seeking cooperation of Dr. Ahmad Jalal in inviting Kurdistan investors to invest in the country.

He also briefed Dr. Ahmad Jalal on specific sectors, such as readymade garments, pharmaceuticals, agro products, and leather goods, where increased imports from Bangladesh could benefit Kurdistan.

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque