Canada’s Indo-Pacific trade rep in town

Canada's Indo-Pacific Trade Representa-tive Paul Thoppil arrived in Dhaka yesterday evening on a four-day visit.

He is scheduled to meet with key members of the government, other stakeholders, and leaders from the private sector, according to a statement of the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka.

Thoppil will also highlight Canada's engagement in the region, notably through its Indo-Pacific Strategy, and identify ways to expand trade and investment between Canada and Bangladesh.

He will also conduct field visits to key private sector zones.

Canada and Bangladesh share a growing trade and investment relationship, with Bangladesh being a large and growing market that is one of Canada's key trading partners.

Canada is a major exporter of wheat, pulses, cereals, and machinery to Bangladesh, and is a significant buyer of Bangladesh-made textiles and garments.

Both countries continue to explore opportunities for deeper economic collaboration, particularly in sectors such as information technology, aerospace, agriculture and clean energy.