Canada's Indo-Pacific Trade Representative Paul Thoppil will arrive in Dhaka this evening on a four-day visit that will underscore his country's commitment to Bangladesh as "it pursues democratic reforms towards a free and fair election".
He is scheduled to meet with the key members of the interim government, other stakeholders, and leaders from the private sector, according to a statement of the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka.
Thoppil will also highlight Canada's engagement in the region, notably through its Indo-Pacific Strategy, and identify ways to expand trade and investment between Canada and Bangladesh.
He will also conduct field visits to key private sector zones that are illustrative of the longstanding bilateral trade relationship and people-to-people ties.
Canada and Bangladesh share a growing trade and investment relationship, with Bangladesh being a large and growing market that is one of Canada's key trading partners.
Canada is a major exporter of wheat, pulses, cereals, and machinery to Bangladesh, and is a significant buyer of Bangladesh-made textiles and garments.
Both countries continue to explore opportunities for deeper economic collaboration, particularly in sectors such as information technology, aerospace, agriculture and clean energy.