Dhaka, April 10 -- Germany on Thursday said it views Bangladesh as a "strategic partner" in trade, investment, and sustainable development.

"All participants were deeply impressed by the business opportunities in various manufacturing sectors beyond the textile industry," said Executive Board Member of OAV-German Asia-Pacific Business Delegation Almut Roessner as the German business stakeholder delegation concluded a five-day visit to Bangladesh.

With total bilateral trade valued at USD 9.81 billion in 2024, this visit reaffirmed Germany's "confidence in Bangladesh's economic potential" and its commitment to building resilient and future-oriented partnerships, he said.

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