German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz visited two AKIJ Resource factories in Narayanganj on Tuesday to explore opportunities for stronger bilateral trade and industrial cooperation between Bangladesh and Germany, the conglomerate said in a press release on Wednesday.
The ambassador and his delegation toured the manufacturing facilities of AKIJ Cement Company Limited and AKIJ Essentials Limited, reviewing production processes, quality control systems and industrial operations. Discussions focused on manufacturing capacity, technological advancement, efficient resource management, productivity improvements and potential collaboration between industries in the two countries.
Welcoming the delegation, AKIJ Resource Chief Business Development Officer Mohammad Towfique Hasan said regular engagement and knowledge-sharing could open new avenues for industrial and commercial cooperation.
“We are honoured to welcome Dr Rüdiger Lotz and the delegation from the German Embassy to our manufacturing facilities,” he said.
“We attach great importance to such exchanges and believe that sharing experiences and maintaining regular engagement can help create new opportunities for industrial and commercial cooperation between Bangladesh and Germany.”
AKIJ Building Solutions Cluster Chief Executive Officer Asadul Haque Sufyani said Bangladesh’s industrial sector was undergoing continuous modernisation, with technology, product quality, operational efficiency and environmentally responsible manufacturing becoming increasingly important.
He said the ambassador’s visit provided an opportunity to showcase the group’s manufacturing capabilities and industrial operations while exchanging experiences and exploring potential areas of future cooperation.
Senior AKIJ Resource officials briefed the delegation on production capabilities, quality standards, technology adoption and sustainable industrial development.
The discussions also examined opportunities to strengthen industrial capabilities through manufacturing innovation, technological improvements, optimal resource utilisation and greater attention to environmental considerations.
The visit was attended by AKIJ Resource Deputy Chief Operating Officer Sohanur Rahaman Sohan, Chief Financial Officer Md Mustaq Ahmed and AKIJ Building Solutions Senior Manager (Marketing) Subrata Kumar Singha.
Others present included AKIJ Essentials Limited Plant Head Md Ariful Islam, AKIJ Cement Plant Head Md Habibur Rahman, Sustainability Lead Md Rahajul Amin and Communications and Partnerships Lead Md Ashrafur Rahman.
Bangladesh and Germany have longstanding commercial ties, with direct engagement between industrial enterprises offering opportunities to expand cooperation.
AKIJ Resource said factory visits and knowledge exchanges were part of its efforts to strengthen relationships with international partners, promote mutual understanding and explore cooperation in technology and sustainable manufacturing.
The initiative also aims to showcase Bangladesh’s industrial capabilities to international stakeholders and identify further opportunities for bilateral industrial and commercial engagement.
