Germany Calls Bangladesh Strategic Trade, Investment Partner

Germany has described Bangladesh as a "strategic partner" in trade, investment, and sustainable development, highlighting growing confidence in the country's economic potential.

“Participants were deeply impressed by the business opportunities in various manufacturing sectors beyond textiles,” said Almut Roessner, Executive Board Member of the OAV-German Asia-Pacific Business Association, as a high-level German business delegation wrapped up a five-day visit to Bangladesh on Thursday.

Bilateral trade between the two countries reached USD 9.81 billion in 2024, and the visit further strengthened Germany’s commitment to building resilient, forward-looking partnerships with Bangladesh.

Roessner noted that Bangladeshi firms expanding their production to meet rising demand would find German suppliers of specialized machinery and automation technology ideal partners.

He also praised the interim government’s commitment to economic reforms aimed at diversifying investment and improving the overall business environment.

During the visit, the delegation took part in the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 and held meetings with senior government officials, industry leaders, and business associations in Dhaka and Chattogram.

They also visited major industrial sites, including the German-Bangladeshi joint venture Hana System Ltd. in Gazipur, WALTON Group, and facilities involved in logistics and ship recycling in Chattogram.

Site visits to German-affiliated factories and infrastructure projects offered delegates a closer look at Bangladesh’s evolving industrial and investment landscape.

The delegation, comprising representatives from the German Federal Government, business associations, and top companies, was organized in cooperation with OAV, which fosters German-Asia business cooperation and promotes engagement in emerging Asian markets.