Momen calls for Brazilian investment in energy, ICT sectors
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has called upon Brazilian investors to invest in the energy, infrastructure and ICT sectors in Bangladesh.
During his meeting with new Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Fereson Thursday, the minister said that Bangladesh looks forward to working with the new administration to further strengthening the political and trade relations.
Foreign Minister Momen congratulated the Brazilian ambassador on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Brazil.
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He also congratulated the newly elected President of Brazil Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva for his remarkable victory. He invited Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva to visit Bangladesh next year at a mutually convenient time.
Foreign Minister Momen said that Bangladesh and Brazil have so many similarities, but the trade volume is still to grow more.
He highlighted Bangladesh's interest in importing sugar, soybean oil and high breed milking cows from Brazil.
He also expressed hope that Brazil would facilitate Bangladesh's initiative to have preferential trade agreement with the MERCOSUR countries.
Foreign Minister said that at present developing countries do not have any effective international forum for greater cooperation.
He opined that the developing countries like Brazil, Bangladesh and other like-minded developing countries can form an organisation for southern countries for better supply chain management, information sharing and shared economic development.
Brazilian Ambassador Feres liked the idea and expressed his country's keen interest to work with Bangladesh closely on the issues of mutual benefits.
He appreciated Bangladesh's economic strides in the recent years and sought government's cooperation during his tenure in Dhaka. Both also discussed the issues of mutual cooperation and reciprocal supports in the multilateral fora.
