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DHAKA, May 26, 2025 (BSS) - A high-level Chinese delegation led by Liu Jie, 
deputy director of the Lancang-Mekong Sub-regional Economic and Trade 
Development Centre of the Department of Commerce in Yunnan Province, held a 
meeting today with Anwar Hossain, vice-chairman of the Export Promotion 
Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh. 

The meeting focused on enhancing cross-border trade cooperation between 
Yunnan and Bangladesh, said a press release here. 

The EPB vice-chairman provided the delegation with a clear picture of the 
potential export sectors, investment opportunities, and the way forward to 
reduce the existing trade gap between the two countries.

During the discussion, the Chinese delegation offered free warehouse 
facilities and a dedicated product showcase center for Bangladeshi goods in 
Yunnan. 

This initiative aims to support Bangladeshi exporters in gaining better 
access to the Chinese market, the largest consumer market in the world.

To ensure effective participation of Bangladesh in the upcoming China-South 
Asia Expo, scheduled to be held from June 19-24, 2025, the delegation assured 
its support in organising business matchmaking meetings between Bangladeshi 
exporters and potential Chinese buyers.

This is expected to boost trade ties and promote new export opportunities.

In a significant development for the agricultural sector, the delegation also 
assured facilitation of market access for Bangladeshi fruit exporters, 
helping them enter and expand in the Chinese market. 

The meeting was also attended by Director General (DG) of the EPB Baby Rani 
Karmokar and its Director (Policy) Abu Mukhles Alamgir Hossain. 

Officials from the Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI), and 
representatives from the Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA), the 
Fresh Vegetables, Fruits and Allied Exporters Association, the Bangladesh 
Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC), along with concerned exporters were 
also present.

The discussions mark a promising step toward deeper economic collaboration 
between Bangladesh and Yunnan Province under the broader framework of the 
Lancang-Mekong regional cooperation.