H.E. the Ambassador and the Honorary Consul meet the Commerce Minister of Bangladesh

H.E. Mr. Miloslav Stasek, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Bangladesh along with Mr. A.S.M. Mohiuddin Monem, the Honorary Consul met with Mr. Tofail Ahmed, the Commerce Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on 29 September, 2014 at the Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.

Both the sides discussed various areas of cooperation and collaboration between the Czech Republic and Bangladesh. The Ambassador appreciated the Commerce Minister’s initiative, proactive engagement and the steps he is taking to bring the ‘Agreement on Trade Promotion and Economic Cooperation’ between Bangladesh and Czech Republic to a concluding outcome. The Commerce Minister announced that the signing of the said agreement will take place shortly in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic where the Minister will lead a delegation very soon. The signing of the agreement will open new doors to amplify the economic activities from both sides as well as create a new market access for Bangladesh, an agenda of the government.

The meeting concluded with a joint press conference to appraise the media of the discussions held and decisions taken, to foster and strengthen the bilateral relations between the nations.