BGMEA President Faruque Hassan held a meeting with Dr. Naledi Pandor, Honorable Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, in the presence of Dr. A K Abdul Momen, Honorable Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, on November 18. 

Sibusiso Ndebele, High Commissioner of South Africa to India was also present at the meeting which was held at the state guest house Padma in Dhaka. 

They had discussion on various trade related issues including possible areas and ways of expanding trade between Bangladesh and South Africa. They talked about how Bangladesh could increase RMG exports to the South African market. 

Their discussion also covered how Bangladesh and South Africa could collaborate and share technological know-how for mutual benefits.

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Naledi Pandor invited a delegation from BGMEA to visit South Africa to explore opportunities in investment and joint ventures between the two countries.