Bangladesh has proposed export of its jute bags, textiles, pharmaceuticals and ceramics to Cambodia. The proposal was made by the newly-appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand with concurrent accreditation to Cambodia, Saida Muna Tasneem, when she called on Commerce Minister of Cambodia Sun Chanthol on Wednesday. It was agreed that the Commerce Ministers of the two countries would meet at a mutually convenient time for the first Joint Trade Committee. Earlier in the day Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand with concurrent accreditation to Cambodia presented her credentials to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. At an official ceremony Ambassador Tasneem presented her Letter of Credence accredited by the President of Bangladesh to the King of Cambodia. Senior Minister for the King’s Palace, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia and Chief of Protocol and high officials were present at the credential ceremony. The Ambassador conveyed to King Sihamoni, son of late King Norodom Sihanouk, greetings and good wishes of President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
