Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Bangladesh is set to put forward some proposals including seeking relaxation of Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) rules of origin during the ensuing Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) meeting, officials said.

The Bangladesh side will also request Chinese entrepreneurs to set up joint venture industries in Bangladesh, they added.

Other proposals to be placed before the meeting include setting up of a design institute in the leather sector and a fashion design institute in the readymade garment (RMG) sector etc., they mentioned.

The commerce ministry has recently submitted some proposals to the foreign ministry for placing them at the upcoming FOC meeting between Bangladesh and China.

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