Bangladesh-Bhutan likely to sign Preferential Trade Agreement soon
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Bangladesh will probably sign a Preferential Trade Agreement with Bhutan soon as both countries are eager to boost trade.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam today discussed the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and various trade issues with Bhutanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Rinchen Kuentsyl.
The Bhutanese envoy made a ask the state minister at the foreign ministry today.
In addition, they discussed methods to improve cooperation on education, health insurance, and IT sectors, said a foreign ministry statement.
The Bhutanese ambassador showed interest in State Minister Shahriar Alam's proposal that Bhutan provides technical assistance in establishing a vegetable processing plant in Bangladesh.
In addition, they discussed organizing a joint program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bhutan's recognition of Bangladesh's independence.
Source: https://www.thedailystar.net
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