Germany is interested in providing technical support for the development of Bangladesh’s aviation industry, German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Troster said.
Bangladesh and Germany are working together in various sectors. Germany wants to provide technical support for the development of Bangladesh's growing aviation industry,” The envoy said during a meeting with the Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan at the secretariat on Wednesday (20 March).
He said Germany is also planning to provide training to create skilled technical staff in this sector.
In response, the minister said the growth of Bangladesh's aviation industry has more than doubled in the last 15 years.
“Government is working seriously for the proper growth and development of this industry,” he added.
Faruk Khan said that the government is also working sincerely to develop the potential for the tourism industry in Bangladesh.
He said that various measures have been taken by the government, and as a result, the number of domestic tourists in the country has already exceeded 2 crore.
"To attract foreign tourists, we are taking various initiatives including creating special tourist zones, simplifying the visa process and creating tourist circuits with neighbouring countries," the minister said.
He further added: “The implementation of the tourism master plan will begin this year. If these initiatives are implemented, the number of foreign tourists in Bangladesh will increase.”
