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Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat
Dhaka: Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat and a large delegation of business representatives will be visiting the capital Dhaka of Bangladesh on January 9.
The visit is aimed at exploring new cooperation opportunities while strengthening economic ties further between the two countries.
It will focus on potential collaborations in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, health tourism, mining, logistics, e-commerce, defense, and clean energy.
During the visit, Bolat will be holding bilateral meetings with Bangladesh’s Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and Adviser to the Commerce Ministry Sheikh Bashir Uddin.
The Turkish delegation includes officials from key business associations, including Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) and Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK).
During the visit, prominent Turkish and Bangladeshi business leaders will gather to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
Bolat will also meet with Turkish businesspersons operating in Bangladesh to address current challenges and explore future cooperation opportunities in the post-Sheikh Hasina era, following her ousting from the premiership in August 2024 amid nationwide unrest.
Additionally, Bolat will hold talks with Bangladeshi graduates of Turkish universities to strengthen cultural and educational ties.
In 2024, according to reports, the trade volume between Türkiye and Bangladesh exceeded USD 1.3 billion.
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