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Meeting with Algerian Ambassador

Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Rabah Larbi had a meeting with the DCCI President Rizwan Rahman on October 4, 2021 at DCCI. During the meeting DCCI President Rizwan Rahman said that the Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Algeria reached to US$ 98.28 million in FY2019-20 of which, Bangladesh’s export was US$ 5.90 million and import was US$ 92.38 million. Bangladesh mainly export RMG products to Algeria. On the other hand, Bangladesh mainly Import mineral products from Algeria. He requested Algeria to hire more skilled manpower and professionals from Bangladesh. He finally invited Algerian investors to register to Bangladesh Trade & Investment Summit to be jointly organized by Ministry of Commerce and DCCI for B2B matchmaking.

Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Rabah Larbi said that regular contact between the Chambers of Algeria and Bangladesh would pave the way of enhancing bilateral trade and investment. He also urged upon direct connection of the business people of both the countries. He said Bangladesh can import fertilizer, cement and fruits from Algeria. Moreover, Algerian investors are keen to work in the energy sector in Bangladesh, he added. He also said that Algeria is a developing country and there are huge opportunities to explore for business. He appreciated DCCI’s effort to organize a business summit this month and he would request Algerian investors and traders to join this summit.

Published on: 2021-10-04