DHAKA, Dec 11, 2022 (BSS) - Sheikh Fazle Fahim, former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), has been elected as the vice president of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) for the 2nd time.
 
Earlier in 2018, Sheikh Fazle Fahim was elected as the vice president of CACCI for 2018-20 at the 32nd CACCI Conference held in Turkey.

Later, in the 92nd Council Meeting of CACCI held through cloud conference, Fahim's tenure was extended, said a press release.

Established in 1966, CACCI is a regional organisation of apex national chambers of commerce and industry and business associations of 28 countries of Asia and the Pacific. It serves as a forum for promoting the vital role of the businessmen in the Asia and Western Pacific region, increasing regional business interaction and enhancing regional economic growth. 

CACCI regularly organises conferences, high-level meetings and seminars for enhancing trade and business relations among member countries. 

It also mediates in exchange of business and investment knowledge, policy advocacy and creating strong network among the business community.

CACCI has primary members from the member countries, including Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.