European RMG buyers should share responsibilities
European companies purchasing readymade garments from Bangladesh must share the responsibilities and exercise control and promote acceptable standards in the factories, said Elmar Brok, chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament.
He spoke at a meeting with Foreign Minister Dipu Moni in Brussels on May 30, according to a report appeared in EU Parliament website.
Brok said he wished to see the government of Bangladesh implementing measures in the garment industry, which would ensure concrete improvements in workplace safety and labour rights.
Earlier, Dipu Moni during her three-day tour in Brussels had several meetings with the EU high officials, including EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht.
They urged foreign buyers, particularly the European companies, to remain engaged in and work with both the EU and Bangladesh to support and promote socially responsible supply chains, they said in a joint statement in Brussels.
On Friday, the foreign minister met with her Singaporean counterpart K Shanmugam and discussed bilateral issues in Singapore.
Dipu Moni urged Singapore to import more Bangladeshi products to reduce the trade gap, which is largely in favour of Singapore.
She also requested to employ more Bangladeshi skilled and semi-skilled professionals especially in the manufacturing and services sectors in Singapore.
Terming Bangladesh as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment, she urged the Singaporean investors to come forward and take the advantage and invest more in Bangladesh.
Dipu Moni is currently visiting Singapore to attend the 12th IISS Asia Security Summit, known as Shangri-La Dialogue.
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