Pakistan envoy sits with CCCI during his visit to Chattogram

Dhaka: The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui paid a two-day visit to Chattogram on February 25-26, 2021. During the tour, the High Commissioner visited the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Bangladesh Export Proces-sing Zone Authority (BEPZA), Chattogram as well as the Chattogram Ex-port Processing Zone (EPZ).
At CCCI, the High Commissioner was warmly received by the President Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Mahbubul Alam.
In his remarks during the High Commissioner's meeting with the Board, the president CCCI said that Pakistan and Bangladesh share history and culture, and commonality of views on a wide range of regional and international issues. This provides a sound basis for building a cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the two Countries, he added.
The High Commissioner reciprocated good wishes expressed by the president of CCCI and hoped to work closely with the Chamber for the promotion of close commercial relations between the two countries.
The two sides then exchanged ideas on strengthening commercial relations between the two countries.
The High Commissioner later visited the BEPZA Office in Chattogram.
In a detailed briefing at the BEPZA, the High Commissioner was informed about various organisational and operational initiatives of the BEPZA and the milestones it has thus far achieved.
After this, the High Commissioner visited the Export Processing Zone located near the BEPZA Office. He noted with satisfaction that Pakistani Companies were among Foreign Investors in BEPZA's Schemes.
The High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui also visited local Industrial Units and observed various operations there.
A group of Pakistanis in Chattogram also on the High Commissioner in the evening.
The group was briefed on various initiatives by the High Commission to improve Consular Services among other issues.