D-8 CCI Business Forum & Expo 2022 to be held in Dhaka on July 26-27

The D-8 Chambers of Commerce and Industry (D-8 CCI) announced the schedule of the D-8 CCI Business Forum and Expo 2022, Dhaka, which will be held on July 26-27 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel in the capital to commemorate the silver jubilee anniversary of the D-8 CCI.

The D-8 CCI made the announcement at a press conference held at the same hotel today.

The D-8 CCI Business Forum & Expo 2022, Dhaka will focus on the theme of value chain integration amongst the apex bodies of business and trade from the D-8 member countries, said Sheikh Fazle Fahim, president of D-8 CCI.

"The global Covid-19 pandemic and the recent global economic developments have afflicted us with inflationary pressures, supply chain disruption, and stagflation; thus, the time is ripe to explore Value Chain Integration across the D-8 nations for trade, investment and economic sustainability."

He also said, "On the 25th anniversary of the D-8, I express the hope that D-8 CCI Business Forum & Expo 2022 will create new possibilities to build trade relations and create new business opportunities amongst the D-8 member nations."

"Through this collaborative platform, we hope to open up pathways that enable the honourable D-8 member nations to grow their respective economies in a collaborative manner."

The two-day D-8 CCI Business Forum and Expo 2022 will be attended by the presidents of chambers of commerce and heads of delegation and representatives from Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey along with other dignitaries and business leaders from the member countries.

Abdul Momen, foreign minister of Bangladesh and chair of the D-8 Ministerial, will grace the event as the chief guest.