At the meeting, Mojtaba Safaei, President of the Iranian Chamber of Guilds, said in a speech: “Today is a very good day for the Iranian Chamber of Guilds and we want to take advantage of this opportunity in the best way.
We know very well that there are good relations between the two countries, Iran and Bangladesh, and many of our country's exports to Bangladesh include nuts, dates, marine products, construction materials like cement, iron, plaster, as well as leather and other fields. is finished
He added: We look forward to taking advantage of this opportunity to create facilities between the two countries in the field of exports.
You know that Iran is in an economic war or economic sanctions, but as this is tangible for you, despite the fact that these sanctions could be very crippling, the Iranian industry is still self-sufficient and is about to enter in the world. arena.
Safai reminded: I must inform you that there are more than 3 million unions in Iran, of which 600,000 are dedicated to production units.
I would also like to inform you that the majority of our country's production is carried out in small and medium-sized economic enterprises, the center of which is the House of Guilds of Iran.
The Chairman of the Chamber of Corporations of Iran emphasized: Today we are ready to exchange opinions in the fields of export and use your experience in the field of textile and clothing industry.
We also request you to sign a working group titled “Iran-Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Working Group”.
The task of this working group is to identify the economic enterprises that constitute the basis of exports between the two countries and to provide the reasons for the expansion of non-oil exports of our country.
Bangladesh ready to expand trade ties with Iranian guilds
Following this meeting, the Bangladesh ambassador, referring to the friendly relations between the two countries, Iran and Bangladesh, expressed his satisfaction with the presence at the Iranian Chamber of Trades and a conversation with trade and economic activists and said: Bangladesh and Iran have many historical and cultural commonalities over a period of a thousand years with each other, which has helped strengthen relations between the two countries.
"Manjurol Karim Khan Mochouri" said that the cruel US sanctions against Iran have narrowed the scope of trade and economic activities of Iranian economic activists in recent years, and added: "Despite the existing bottlenecks, the Iranian private sector has been able to develop its capabilities." They have shown good results in circumventing sanctions.
He considered the attention and follow-up of the Iranian Chamber of Corporations important to develop trade relations and said: The governments of Iran and Bangladesh have always tried to neutralize the US sanctions against Iran through various methods. and to be able to expand their trade. exchanges even more. But the entry of the private sector and in particular of the unions constitutes an important and valuable event for the development of commercial relations with Bangladesh.
Referring to the influential role of small and medium enterprises in the Iranian economy, the Bangladesh Ambassador said: Small businesses in Bangladesh have also been able to make a significant impact on the economy of Bangladesh in recent years.
The need to identify business opportunities for both parties
   “Manjurol Karim Khan Mochuri” highlighted the export capabilities and import needs of Bangladesh and added: Currently, Bangladesh, as one of the most important garment production centers in the world, has numerous opportunities for joint cooperation with Iran or exporting clothing to this country. country.
On the other hand, Bangladesh requires imports in areas such as construction materials, dry fruits, leather, etc. He welcomes the importation of these products if Iranian businessmen so desire.
He spoke about the need to expand trade by identifying economic opportunities and activities of both sides and stressed: I recommend businessmen, businessmen and economic activists to visit Bangladesh for better understand the market and become familiar with the opportunities available.
In this regard, our embassy will not hesitate to take facilitating measures.
He also highlighted the spread and extent of presence of Bangladeshi citizens in different countries and said: Currently, 2 million Bangladeshis live in Saudi Arabia and 1 million Bangladeshis live in UAE, who are consumers of products such as Iranian dried fruits. and dates.
Therefore, the scope of Iranian businessmen will not be limited to Bangladesh and they can also find their market in neighboring countries.
The need to offer Iranian products at competitive prices
“Manjurol Karim Khan Mochuri” also highlighted the need for competitive pricing in the consumer market and added: “If Iranian economic activists are determined to develop their trade relations with Bangladesh, they should first find their place in the Bangladeshi market by offering competitive prices. " TO DO
Furthermore, in order to reach a trade agreement between the two countries, economic actors from both countries must get to know each other and become aware of the economic capabilities of both parties.
The Bangladesh Ambassador raised the issue of joint production of garments as one of the potential trade capabilities of the two countries and continued: We can start joint production of garments in the form of a working group.
This method does not require huge investments and costs, and both parties will benefit from this method of activity.
In another part of his speech, he mentioned the furniture and household products market of Bangladesh and added: Currently, furniture and household products are supplied by Turkey, but if the furniture and products sector activists household appliances in Iran are ready to export to Bangladesh. We also try to introduce Bangladeshi business partners and provide them with the opportunity to import their products.
“Manjurul Karim Khan Mochuri” expressed hope that today's meeting with the President and members of the Iranian Chamber of Guilds will be the prelude to a new and prosperous era in Iran-Bangladesh trade.
The possibility of holding meetings by videoconference between the unions of the two countries
During this meeting, members of the board of directors of the Iranian Chamber of Trade Unions, leaders of the trade unions and advisers and experts of the Iranian Chamber of Trade Unions discussed the possibility of establishing video conference meetings between the trade unions of two countries, examining the experience of Norway and Sweden, the success of Bangladesh in using Iranian athletes and the high profits of this country in cooperation with trade unions, the desire of Iran to produce in Common clothing, medical equipment, leather bags and shoes were mentioned.
In addition, a review of past experiences in the production of cheap clothing in Bangladesh on the orders of Iranian manufacturers and the acceptance by trade unions of the conclusion of a memorandum of cooperation between the Chamber of Corporations of Iran and the private sector of Bangladesh were discussed.
The effective role of the private sector in joint trade cooperation
As part of this meeting, Julia Moin, Bangladesh's economic advisor to Iran, also expressed satisfaction at meeting the president and board members, as well as representatives of Iranian trade unions and unions active in the field . export, and said: We are very happy about this opportunity to expand cooperation. To get started on this path, we can consider some practical steps.
He added: This cooperation can start by holding online meetings between the trade unions active in the field of exports of the two countries. To do this, we need to have information from unions active in common areas.
Continuing this cooperation can be accompanied by bilaterally sending business delegations to visit existing capacities and hold face-to-face meetings.
Bangladesh's economic advisor to Iran stressed: We are ready to coordinate joint meetings with the public and private sectors of Bangladesh to review obstacles and problems in trade between the two countries.
Although this issue also arises at the government level, the entry of the private sector into this area can pave the way.
Welcoming the proposal to organize exhibitions for the introduction of Iranian products, Julia Moin noted: Every year in Bangladesh, a month-long exhibition (from January to February) with the presence of international manufacturers from different countries of the world is organized, which is considered to be the most important business event in Bangladesh.
I believe that the presence of Iranian products in this exhibition can be widely welcomed.
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