Dhaka, May 21 -- In a landmark moment for South-South commerce, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam formally inaugurated the first-ever Bangladesh-Morocco B2B Meeting Platform in Rabat, opening a new corridor for trade, investment and green innovation linking South Asia with Morocco's gateway to Africa, Europe and beyond, says a foreign ministry spokesman on Thursday.

The launch marked the flagship event of the State Minister's two-day visit to Morocco and one of its most significant outcomes, the spokesman said, adding that the launching event took place on Tuesday in Rabat.

In her inaugural remarks, State Minister Shama Obaed said: "The Platform is established to catalyze high-value, innovation-driven and people-centr...