The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) organised a welcome reception on Wednesday in honor of Peter D. Haas, New Ambassador of the United States of America to Bangladesh, followed by an Iftar-Dinner at the Hotel Sheraton Dhaka.
Syed Ershad Ahmed, The President – AmCham, presided over the programme.
Partnerships are critical and we value the mutual cooperation between these two friendly nations, he said.
“USA is the single largest market for Bangladeshi goods in the world, still the largest contributor to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh in different sectors and we hope more cooperation may attract more investment in diversified segments and contribute to Bangladesh’s migration to a developing nation.
“We would like to continue holding dialogues focusing on different aspects with a view to identify the opportunities/issues and recommend action/policies to enhance economic cooperation between the U.S.A and Bangladesh and how we both can play a supporting role in the ecosystem at large ‘doing-business’ easier.”
“This welcome reception for new US Ambassador Peter D. Hass followed by Iftar-Dinner was arranged as an opportunity for AmCham members and concerned stakeholders to convey our heartfelt gratitude for the work AmCham and US Embassy do in collaboration to enhance the bilateral business relationship since 1988,” the AmCham said.
AmCham also recalls on the historic occasion of the 50th Anniversary US-Bangladesh diplomatic relations along with 25th Anniversary of AmCham Bangladesh that many contributions of former US Ambassadors and their colleagues at the embassy made till date.
Since the beginning of the tenure in Bangladesh, we expect Ambassador Haas would remain accessible, responsive and truly committed to supporting the AmCham community, as his predecessors.
A good number of AmCham members including the Executive Committee Members, former presidents, foreign dignitaries, business leaders, media representatives and other distinguished guests attended the event and extended their felicitation to Ambassador Haas on the occasion.
Syed Mohammad Kamal, Vice President – AmCham & Country Manager, Mastercard – Bangladesh offered the vote of thanks, especially Ambassador Haas wishing him all the best going forward.
In 1988, it started to operate as American Bangladesh Economic Forum (ABEF) and in 1996 established formally as The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh, AmCham with an objective to promote the economic relationships between Bangladesh and the United States of America.
AmCham promotes exchange of information between the U.S. and Bangladesh with a view to stimulating greater understanding about each other's potentials and opportunities.
AmCham holds the full Membership of the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP). AmCham Bangladesh has also been accredited as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.