FTA can boost trade between Bangladesh, Tunisia: Minister

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday said Bangladesh and Tunisia could increase bilateral trade volume through signing a free trade agreement (FTA), reports BSS.
The minister passed the remarks while the non-resident Tunisian Ambassador to Bangladesh Adel Elarbi, who is stationed in Islamabad, yesterday made a courtesy call on him at his ministry office in the capital.
Tofail told him Bangladesh wants to increase export of RMG, pharmaceuticals, ceramics and paper to Tunisia for good demand of those products in the country. Besides, exchange of business delegations could help expand bilateral trade between the two countries, he added.
The commerce minister urged the private sectors of Bangladesh and Tunisia to move forward for expanding bilateral trade. Bangladesh exported products of US$ 4.28 million to Tunisia last year against import of $128.40 million.

FTA can boost trade between Bangladesh, Tunisia: Minister

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday said Bangladesh and Tunisia could increase bilateral trade volume through signing a free trade agreement (FTA), reports BSS. The minister passed the remarks while the non-resident Tunisian Ambassador to Bangladesh Adel Elarbi, who is stationed in Islamabad, yesterday made a courtesy call on him at his ministry office in the capital. Tofail told him Bangladesh wants to increase export of RMG, pharmaceuticals, ceramics and paper to Tunisia for good demand of those products in the country. Besides, exchange of business delegations could help expand bilateral trade between the two countries, he added. The commerce minister urged the private sectors of Bangladesh and Tunisia to move forward for expanding bilateral trade. Bangladesh exported products of US$ 4.28 million to Tunisia last year against import of $128.40 million.