Myanmar Ambassador meets Commerce Minister

During a meeting at the Ministry of Commerce on Sunday, the two sides discussed expanding bilateral trade, increasing exports and imports, strengthening maritime transport links, importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and creating greater opportunities for mutual investment.

The minister said Bangladesh remains committed to strengthening relations with neighbouring countries based on mutual respect, trust and economic cooperation. The issues relating to trade, transport, investment and border connectivity that involve other ministries will be reviewed through inter-ministerial coordination.

He added, "Bangladesh and Myanmar will work together to make the economic relationship more meaningful and dynamic after resolving issues of mutual interest through dialogue." 

Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe expressed Myanmar's interest in increasing bilateral trade and said resuming the long-suspended border trade will benefit businesses and people in both countries.

He suggested that, if necessary, border trade could initially be resumed on a limited or temporary basis.

The Myanmar ambassador said the verification process of the repatriation lists submitted by Bangladesh is ongoing and that initiatives will be taken to move forward with repatriation once the security situation and conditions on the ground become favourable.

MR/TF