DHAKA, Jan 22, (V7N) – The Government of Bangladesh has directed its missions abroad to develop strategies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from their host countries.

The directive came during a virtual session titled "Investment Talks with Bangladesh Missions", jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), according to a foreign ministry press release.

This initiative aims to diversify Bangladesh's global trade while prioritizing innovative investment strategies. The session emphasized the importance of sustainable economic approaches, market diversification, and leveraging technology for improved connectivity and trade.

The event was chaired by Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin and attended virtually by key officials, including Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin, BIDA and BEZA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, and Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Md. Abdur Rahim Khan.

Ambassadors and Heads of Missions from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the Netherlands, the UK, and Germany shared insights into their ongoing efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties. They discussed challenges, highlighted opportunities, and outlined actionable roadmaps to attract FDI and enhance Bangladesh's economic relations globally.

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