Dhaka, May 21 -- New Zealand is keen to provide technical and strategic support for Bangladesh's economic and industrial development, provided Dhaka outlines specific sectors where it requires assistance, Non-resident High Commissioner David Pine said on Thursday.

"If Bangladesh outlines the specific areas where it expects cooperation from New Zealand with a detailed blueprint, we will positively move forward with an effective partnership," High Commissioner Pine said during a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Mahmud Hasan Khan.

The meeting, held at the BGMEA office in Uttara on Thursday morning, focused heavily on boosting bilateral trade, uncovering new investment avenu...