Dhaka: Myanmar is interested in strengthening the trade relations with Bangladesh. The former is also interested in starting direct flights between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Aung Kyaw Moe, Ambassador of Myanmar to Bangladesh said this while paying a courtesy call to Mahbubul Alam, President of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry at his office in the capital on October 14.

FBCCI emphasised enhancing bilateral business cooperation with Myanmar and Bangladesh. FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam said, there is a huge trade potential between the two neighbouring countries. However, the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries is very low.

“Although there are many potential sectors of both countries, we are not able to utilise that opportunity properly. Resolving the existing problems between the two countries, including the Rohingya problem, will benefit both countries commercially,” added FBCCI President.

Moe said that the Myanmar government is working with the Bangladesh government to solve the Rohingya crisis.

FBCCI President also said that Bangladesh has earned a reputation worldwide in producing ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, jutes and leather items. Myanmar can import these products from Bangladesh.

He also stressed that Myanmar can come forward to meet Bangladesh's energy needs and Myanmar businessmen can invest in Bangladesh's Special Economic Zones.