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Thursday July 5, 12:07 PM
Dhaka Seeks Full Access to Developed Nations' Textile MarketsDHAKA, July 5 Asia Pulse - Dhaka sought WTO support to secure full market access of Bangladesh's readymade garments to developed countries' markets, which is 'crucial' for the country's economy. Foreign Advisor Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdury sought the intervention of the World Trade Organization when he met the WTO Director General, Pascal Lamy, at his office in Geneva on Tuesday evening.
"I told him that Bangladesh must not be penalized for her performance, and the WTO must use all its influence so that countries like ours can derive benefits from our comparative advantage," he told the media after the meeting in the Swiss city. The Advisor said he also explained to the WTO chief executive the reforms being currently undertaken in Bangladesh and the prevailing socioeconomic stability, which is giving the economy a big boost. "I assured him we would remain an active partner of the WTO," he further stated. Earlier, Dr. Chowdury met with Doru Romulus Costea, President of the UN Human Rights Council, when they discussed the role of the Council in advancing human rights everywhere. The Foreign Adviser apprised him of the decision of the Bangladesh Government to set up a national Human Rights Commission soon. The President expressed his satisfaction at this, according to a message received here Wednesday. (UNB)
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