Manila keen to boost trade ties with Dhaka

The Philippines is keen to enhance trade and investment cooperation with Bangladesh to bolster bilateral relations, says UNB.

The eagerness was expressed by Philippine Ambassador in Dhaka Candidato B Gutol when he called on Commerce Minister Mohammad Abdul Jalil at his Sangsad Bhaban office on Thursday.

Candidato apprised the minister of various aspects of increasing trade between the two Asian countries.

"Bilateral trade and investment could be increased between the two countries through concerted efforts in many areas," Jalil told the envoy.

He emphasised the need for exchanging tours to identify the possible areas of cooperation.

The minister also requested the Filipino ambassador to mobilise Philippine investment in Bangladesh.