South Korea wants to take its relations with Bangladesh to a new height as the cooperation between the two countries has expanded beyond readymade garments (RMG) into infrastructure, energy and ICT.
South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Hu Kang-il made the comment while addressing a reception on Wednesday evening marking Korean National Day celebrations at a city hotel. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu was present as the chief guest, reports UNB.
"I hope to see a stronger Korea-Bangladesh relationship in the years to come. I look forward to taking this adventure to a new height," he said.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Ambassador Kang-il said, the two countries have enjoyed excellent cooperative relations. This year Bangladesh and Korea are celebrating 45 years of diplomatic relations.
Since 2011, Bangladesh has taken a remarkable growth trajectory, achieving the highest-ever 7.8 percent of GDP growth in the last fiscal year.
"I'm certain that with this pace, Bangladesh will soon achieve Vision 2021," said the Korean envoy terming Bangladesh a fast-growing economy.
Being a strong partner of Bangladesh in trade, investment and development, he said Korea will continue its support for Bangladesh along its way to realising its vision.
The Ambassador observed that Korea and Bangladesh, in recent years, have been able to expand their economic cooperation giving it a stronger base.
He mentioned that Korea was the first country to invest in the RMG industry in Bangladesh, and still remains the number one investor in this sector.