, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh and the Netherlands on Thursday discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade, promote investment and joint ventures and explore new opportunities for economic cooperation.

The Bangladesh side underscored the importance of the Netherlands' support in ensuring continued market access in the post-LDC graduation context, particularly under the EU's GSP+ scheme.

The issues were discussed at the 6th Foreign Office Consultations between Bangladesh and the Netherlands held in The Hague.

Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam and Christiaan Rebergen, Secretary-General of Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs led their respective delegations to the consultations that took place in an ambience of longstanding friendship, mutual respect...