Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to explore opportunities to expand trade in essential commodities, with a focus on food security, food safety and capacity building.
The issues were discussed when Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider called on Food Minister Afroza Khanam, MP, according to a press release from the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka.
The minister referred to the bilateral memorandum of understanding on rice trade and the timely supply of rice to Bangladesh under the arrangement.
Both sides agreed to explore further opportunities to strengthen trade in essential commodities.
