Bangladesh and Vietnam have scope of complementing each other for the development of the apparel industry and reaping mutual trade benefits, said the Vietnamese ambassador to Bangladesh.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Pham Viet Chien called on Faruque Hassan, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, at his office in Uttara, Dhaka yesterday and had discussions about various issues pertaining to the apparel industry of both the countries.
They discussed the present market situation, global trends and opportunities while sharing how both countries were addressing their own challenges.
They also had discussions about possible avenues of working together to unlock mutual trade potential through meaningful collaboration and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
They laid emphasis on the exchange of experience and expertise in the apparel industry of Bangladesh and Vietnam.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said Bangladesh has been strongly focusing on diversifying from low-priced basic apparel items to high-end products, especially manmade fibre-based garments, in which Vietnam has vast experience and could share their expertise.
On the other hand, Bangladesh has made exemplary strides in the areas of workplace safety and environmental sustainability that could be shared with Vietnam, he said.
The officials participating in yesterday’s meeting also expressed interest in facilitating sharing of knowledge and expertise in the apparel and textile industry through collaboration between BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) and Vietnamese apparel trade associations and fashion institutes.
Interactions between designers and technical experts through exchange of faculties and students would help to develop knowledge and skills and benefit both the countries, they said.
