The non-resident High Commissioner of Ghana to Bangladesh Samuel Panyin Yalley Wednesday promised to address visa-related problems Bangladeshi businessmen face. “We will consider resolving visa-related problems faced by Bangladeshi businessmen for visiting Ghana,” he said. His promise came at a discussion meeting with the board of directors of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) at its board room. He also suggested arranging trade fair between the two countries for increasing bilateral trade and investment. He proposed to open an Honorary Consulate in Dhaka. He also showed interest to import jute bags from Bangladesh. Acting president of the FBCCI Md Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin presided over the meeting. The meeting discussed the potential of businesses between Bangladesh and Ghana. Mr Mohiuddin and Mr Yalley showed interest for wider economic cooperation. They said the two countries could cooperate in different fields, especially in the agriculture sector, for mutual benefits. Bangladeshi businessmen informed the envoy of Ghana about the country’s exports of pharmaceuticals, ready-made garment (RMG), jute and jute goods and plastic products at competitive prices. The envoy of Ghana, who is based in New Delhi, suggested the FBCCI provide recommendations to him so that bilateral trade and businesses between the two countries could be improved further. “If Ghana comes forward, then Bangladesh can do the same for developing business ties,” Mr Mohiuddin said. He expressed the hope that visa-related problems for Bangladeshi businessmen will be resolved soon. Bangladesh exported RMG, frozen fish, seafood, jute and jute goods and leather to Ghana worth US$1.60 million during the fiscal year (FY) 2014-15, while it imported goods worth $6.92 million in the same period.
