Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stressed the importance of expanded trade and commerce between Bangladesh and Spain to create mutual collaboration and advantages
“We want to increase the business between Bangladesh and Spain,” she said.
She made the statement while Spanish Ambassador Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru paid her a visit at her official house in Ganabhaban. M Nayeemul Islam Khan, the Prime Minister’s press secretary, informed the media following the meeting.
The Spanish Ambassador stated that Spain now imports ready-made garments (RMG) from Bangladesh. The Prime Minister requested the ambassador to pursue steps to increase Spanish investment in Bangladesh. She emphasised her Government’s efforts to create around 100 economic zones throughout the country.
“Spanish investors can also make investments in these zones; we want to see more investments from Spain,” she said.
She also requested the ambassador convince Spain to aid Bangladesh once it graduated from LDC status, in addition to backing from the European Union. The conference indicated that talks on a collaboration agreement between the two countries will begin in September.
The Prime Minister expressed her gratitude to her Spanish counterpart for inviting her on an upcoming bilateral visit. Ambassador-at-large Mohammad Ziauddin and Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah were also present at the meeting.