Pakistan and Bangladesh are finalising an MoU aimed at expanding food and agricultural trade, improving supply chains, and creating new business opportunities for exporters in both countries.
Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen cooperation in food and agricultural trade by preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to simplify and expand trade in essential commodities.
The proposed agreement was discussed during a meeting in Dhaka between a Pakistani delegation led by Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman Asim Azim Siddiqui and senior Bangladeshi officials from the commerce and industry ministries.
During the talks, Pakistan expressed interest in increasing exports of rice, lentils, chickpeas, fertilisers, edible oil and other agricultural products to Bangladesh. In return, Bangladesh’s jute and jute-based products were identified as potential imports for Pakistan to meet growing demand from domestic industries.
Both sides agreed to strengthen the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Working Group, increase trade delegations and deepen cooperation in the agriculture and industrial sectors. Officials said closer collaboration would improve supply chains, create new business opportunities and support sustainable economic growth.
The upcoming MoU is expected to reduce procedural barriers, streamline government-supported trade and facilitate smoother commercial exchanges. Pakistan and Bangladesh are also working to improve logistics, align quality standards and explore tariff-related measures to boost bilateral trade volumes.
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