The European Union has sought quick measures to remove non-tariff barriers, promoting business confidence and ensuring non-discrimination.
‘We look for early measures to remove NTBs, promote business confidence and ensure non-discrimination,’ said the EU Embassy on Wednesday.
EU ambassadors, led by ambassador Michael Miller, called on commerce minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and state minister for commerce Md Shariful Alam to discuss trade and investment opportunities.
Bangladesh can count on the EU, its biggest market by far, to help it modernise and diversify the economy.
Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of France Frederic Inza, who was present at the meeting, reaffirmed France’s commitment to strengthening partnership with Bangladesh.
Frederic Inza expressed France’s readiness to work with the new government to create a more conducive environment for European companies to invest.
He also emphasised the importance of working together to ensure a level playing field and address future challenges through continued cooperation.