BSS: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought Ireland’s support to extend transition period of GSP for Bangladesh in the European Union (EU) market till 2032 instead of 2029 to consolidate its economic growth momentum during the LDC post-graduation period.
The premier sought this support when a high-level Irish delegation, led by Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney, paid a courtesy call on her at the latter’s official residence Ganabhaban.
PM’s Speechwriter Md Nazrul Islam briefed reporters after the meeting.”The Prime Minister sought Ireland’s support so the EU would extend the business facilities, particularly the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for Bangladesh till 2032,” said Nazrul Islam quoting the premier as she saying. Mentioning Ireland as a close friend and partner of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina said that the EU member country.