Shillong, Nov 06: Today the Chief Minister of Meghalaya met the business community of Bangladesh in Dhaka in the present of the Commerce minister of Bangladesh Mr Tipu Munish was present, in the meeting the Chamber of Commerce were also present.
Trade opportunities between the two countries were discussed at length. It was resolved that products for trade are identified by both the countries and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is was also sign for the purpose.
The Govt. of Meghalaya has apprised that immediate tie up with tour operators should be forged to facilitate tourism in both the sides. A four member team of tour operators from Khasi Jaintia and Garo Hills is part of the delegation who will be holding discussions with tour operators tomorrow in presence of the Meghalaya Chief Minister in Dhaka.
Improving services for boosting trade through land custom stations between India and Bangladesh were also discussed. High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh Smt. Riva Ganguly was also present in the meeting.
Bangladesh Minister sought India and especially Meghalaya’s cooperation to improve power sector, as demand for power is huge in Bangladesh for its growing economy.
