Bangladesh High Commissioner meets Narendra Modi

Gandhinagar, 27 July 2013

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mr. Tariq A. Karim paid courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today. In the backdrop of cultural, economical and social parallels between Bangladesh and Gujarat the duo discussed about expanding and strengthening relations between both the regions.

Expressing eagerness to develop long-term relationship with India Mr. Tariq Karim said, “Bangladesh holds possibilities of development in cotton-textile, ship-building and ship-breaking industries. Gujarat too is leading in cotton-textile and ship-building. And so both the regions can join hand for mutual benefits”. The meet also discussed partnership for seaweed farming and growing mangrove trees at the Gujarat coastlines.

The Chief Minister also extended invitation to Mr. Tariq Karim for the ‘Rannotsav’ a leading event in the tourism of Gujarat.

Principal Secretary to Chief Minister K. Kailasnathan was also present on the occasion.

High Commissioner of Bangladesh was on Gujarat visit to address a workshop on mangrove, organized by the state government run body.