A delegation of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) led by President Faruque Hassan met Mr. Mala Majeed Swrchi, Chairman, Board of Directors, Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. 

Other members of the delegation were Nazrul Islam, former Director, BGMEA; Sharmeen Hassan Tithi, Director, Giant Group;  Mohammed Shohel, Managing Director, Bangla Poshak Ltd; Mohd Shawket Hossain, Director, Bangla Poshak Ltd; and Nisher Khan, Managing Director, Banika Fashion Ltd. 

H. E. Fazlul Bari, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Iraq; Dr. Ahmed Jalal, President of Kurdistan-Bangladesh Business Council; 

Azad Ahmed Sherwani, Head of Relations at Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Dr. Ibrahim Sindi, Honorary Consul, Republic of Cyprus in Iraq were also present at the meeting. 

Promoting bilateral trade and investment through deepening cooperation was the main objective of the meeting. 

The discussions focused on how both associations could pave the way for businessmen of Bangladesh and Iraq, especially Erbil, Kurdistan to explore mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities. 

They also talked about possible collaboration in bringing together businesses to facilitate more meaningful business interactions. 

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan highlighted the promising industrial sectors in Bangladesh and urged Kurdistan investors to take advantage of the favourable investment climate in the country. 

He also pointed out that they could import more products including readymade garments, pharmaceuticals, agro products, and leather goods from Bangladesh. 

He thanked the Erbil Chambers of Commerce and Industry for providing its space to the visiting BGMEA delegation to display Bangladeshi garments to buyers in Erbil, Kurdistan.