Bangladesh connections are made stronger

ECONOMIC ties have been improved between the Solent region and Bangladesh, following a recent business trip.

A representative from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) accompanied the Portsmouth Bangladesh Business Association (PBBA) on a trade, investment and education mission.

It comes after high-ranking Bangladeshi officials visited Portsmouth earlier in the year, with intentions outlined for a stronger trade partnership.

James Ford, Solent LEP growth manager, was the one to make the trip.

He said: ‘The Bangladeshi ministries, businesses and chambers have been so welcoming.

‘International trade and foreign investment is considered to be vital in its endeavour to become a robust economy in South Asia and promoting the Solent's assets here is key to both regions' economic futures.’

Other visitors included representatives from the university, Portsmouth International Port and Portico.