Bangladesh textile minister hopes for better trade relation with India

India ITME Society, after 4 decades of successful service to textile engineering Industry, led a delegation to Bangladesh on 19 July 2016 despite the disturbances and security concerns in Dhaka.

It is the first ever official delegation to Bangladesh by India ITME Society led by Sanjiv Lathia, Chairman and joined by Seema Srivastava, Exe. Director, Shekhar Shridhankar Jt. Director along with participants of ITME 2016, ITEMA S.p.A, ITALY, Duratech Automation Pvt. Ltd., CHTC Fongs Industries Co. Ltd. and Suvin Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Textile Trend from Kolkata and Screen Tex and Labels talk, two of the Media partners to India ITME 2016 joined the delegation from India.

Mirza Azam, MP, Honourable State Minister for Textile & Jute, Govt. of Bangladesh was the chief guest and Dr. Adarsh Swaika, Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of India, Guest of Honor launched the India ITME theme tune in Dhaka, commemorating the successful growth of the organization in four decades.

Dr. Adarsh Swaika, Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of India graced the occasion as Guest of Honour and highlighted the opportunities for collaboration and cooperation between India and Bangladesh in the textile sector.

Mashud Ahmed , Prof. Engr, Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Textiles spoke about the various training programs offered, selection and admission process followed by prestigious University of Textiles. He spoke about brilliant opportunities for students and faculty from both the neighbouring countries for joint study and research programs.

Dhaka program also was first of its kind promotional activity organised by India ITME Society creating an unique platform for better customer interaction and direct access to local market at prominent and upcoming textile hubs. Five Companies participated in this promotional program, displaying catalogue and making presentation to introduce their products to customers. This also increased the interest of business visitors in the 10th India International Textile Machinery Exhibition to be held in Mumbai from 3rd to 8th December 2016 at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai.

Mr. Sanjiv Lathia, Chairman, India ITME Society extended a cordial welcome to Bangladesh business men and also invited Mr. Mirza Azam, Honourable State Minister for Textile & Jute, Govt. of Bangladesh to form a high level delegation to visit India ITME 2016 in December 2016. The invitation was accepted graciously by the Honorable Minister with a promise to encourage a delegation to India.

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