Bangladesh seeks concrete roadmap for multi-sectoral ties with Argentina

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin has said Bangladesh wants to develop a concrete roadmap for multi-sectoral engagements with Argentina.

During a courtesy call from Argentina's Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcelo Cesa yesterday, Jashim emphasised the need for strategic priorities, long-term planning, and measurable outcomes.

The meeting also highlighted Bangladesh's interest in enjoying preferential access within MERCOSUR, the South American regional trade bloc, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

The ambassador proposed holding Foreign Office Consultations early next year to discuss potential areas for cooperation.

He also requested Bangladesh to consider reopening its Embassy in Buenos Aires.

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The foreign secretary assured the ambassador of the ministry's full support in facilitating engagements with chambers of commerce and trade bodies, while the Ambassador expressed his appreciation for the continued cooperation from the Ministry.

During the meeting on Thursday, the foreign secretary congratulated the ambassador on the first anniversary of the establishment of the Argentine Embassy in Dhaka.

Ambassador Cesa commended the bold initiative taken by Bangladesh's interim government to accede to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, an important cause Argentina has long championed.

The football enthusiasm has already built a bridge between two nations, creating opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Both sides expressed keen interest in further collaboration in areas such as trade, agriculture and agro-processing industry, regulatory and policy frameworks, capacity building, shipping and connectivity, energy, sports, and education.