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Article: BHUTAN KEEN TO HAVE FTA WITH BANGLADESH.

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October 5, 2009
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DHAKA, Oct 5 Asia Pulse - Bhutan is keen to make a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to boost economic relation between the two countries, the Economic Affairs Minister of Bhutan said here Saturday.

Lynopo Khandu Wangchuk spoke of Bhutans keenness during his meeting with the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) at the DCCI auditorium this morning. DCCI president Zafar Osman chaired the meeting.

The Bhutanese Minister said they had proposed a free trade agreement with Bangladesh and the Bangladesh government also showed a positive attitude.

He also said that Bhutan has undertaken a plan to produce 10,000 MW of hydroelectricity ...

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