During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Uniqlo’s confidence in Bangladesh and its long-standing business relationship with the country.
Tarique Rahman invited the company to increase its investment in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, highlighting opportunities in man-made fibres, technical textiles and sustainable apparel production.
The discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation in technology transfer, skills development, product innovation, advanced manufacturing systems and the adoption of environmentally friendly production processes.
The Prime Minister said the Bangladesh government was prepared to provide the necessary support to facilitate the expansion of Uniqlo’s operations in the country.
He highlighted potential assistance in securing land, obtaining investment approvals and simplifying essential administrative procedures to make it easier for the company to expand its business in Bangladesh.
Both sides also reaffirmed the importance of implementing a Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). They expressed the expectation that the agreement would help strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties.
The meeting underscored opportunities to deepen economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan, particularly through investment in the garment industry, technological advancement and sustainable manufacturing.
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