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Group picture of esteemed delegates with Hon’ble Md. Golam Sarwar, Secretary General, SAARC and Md. Jashim Uddin, President SCCI
On February 26, 2024, a significant meeting took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where Md. Jashim Uddin, President of the SCCI, along with Mr. Shafquat Haider, Vice President of SCCI (Bangladesh Chapter), called on H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud, the newly appointed Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.
President Jashim Uddin extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Hasan Mahmud for assuming office as the Foreign Minister in January 2024. The meeting highlight the potential areas of collaboration aligned with SCCI’s objectives. The conversation also delved into regional matters of shared interest. The SCCI reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering cooperation within its framework, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts for sustainable growth in South Asia.
Mr. Shafquat Haider, Vice President of SCCI (Bangladesh), highlighted the pivotal role played by SCCI in driving socioeconomic development initiatives. He highlighted the contributions to promoting growth in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT), empowering young entrepreneurs, role in nurturing small and medium enterprises across South Asia, facilitation of cross-border business ties was acknowledged.
H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud expressed gratitude to President SCCI for the visit. He reiterated Bangladesh’s full support and collaboration in fostering regional economic cooperation within the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) framework. Dr. Mahmud emphasized the collective responsibility of all SAARC nations in achieving shared prosperity and sustainable growth across South Asia.
This high-level meeting signifies the commitment of both SCCI and Bangladesh to advancing economic ties, promoting entrepreneurship, and contributing to the prosperity of the region.