Belarus has expressed keen interest in fostering collaboration with Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of food processing, agricultural machinery, and human resource development. Evgeny Shestakov, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus, conveyed this during a meeting with Md Amin Helali, Senior Vice-President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Sunday afternoon.
The discussions also revolved around boosting bilateral trade between the two nations, delving into matters of investment, skills and technology exchange, and mutual cooperation across various sectors.
Highlighting the potential for joint initiatives, Helali emphasized the benefits for both countries in agricultural production and food processing. He noted the land scarcity in Bangladesh and suggested that Belarus, with its abundant land relative to its population size, could contribute significantly.
Helali extended an invitation for investments from Belarus in areas such as agro product processing, medicine, ceramics, paper pulp production, tourism, and skills development for the youth. Additionally, he urged Belarus to consider importing manpower and agro products from Bangladesh.
FBCCI sought assistance from Evgeny Shestakov in simplifying the visa issuance process for Bangladeshi businessmen and entrepreneurs interested in engaging with Belarus.
In response, Evgeny underscored the importance of strengthening commercial contacts and coordination between businesses in Bangladesh and Belarus. He expressed intentions to import agricultural products like fruits and jute from Bangladesh, pledging support for enhancing the skills of the Bangladeshi youth, particularly in the field of medical personnel.
The meeting, attended by FBCCI directors, business leaders, and government officials, marked a significant exploration of opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth between Belarus and Bangladesh.
