Ties with Benin to grow further in days to come

Sedozan Jean-Claude Apithy, newly appointed non-resident Ambassador of Benin to Bangladesh, presented his credentials to President Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban in the city yesterday.
Welcoming the envoy, the president said Bangladesh attaches importance to her relations with Benin and the two countries have been working together at various international platforms.
Iajuddin also saw huge potential of developing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Benin and expressed the hope that bilateral relations will grow further in the days to come.
Citing Bangladesh's industrial capacity in producing different quality products for international market including sea going vessels, readymade garments, medicine, jute goods and melamine, he said the people of Benin could benefit by importing many of those products.
He requested the envoy to put in his efforts towards increasing cooperation between Bangladesh and Benin and thus boost the existing volume of both-way trade.
He also underscored the need for frequent exchanges of business and official delegations and holding trade fairs to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Sedozan Jean-Claude Apithy, who is stationed in Beijing , China, also praised Bangladesh's role in the UN peacekeeping missions and at different international platforms.