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At a glance
- Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed to establish a joint committee involving their defense and foreign ministers to enhance political and defense cooperation.
- The decision was made during a meeting between visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
- Discussions covered bilateral relations, trade, investment, joint production, and the Rohingya crisis, with both nations agreeing to hold annual foreign minister-level meetings.
Bangladesh and Turkey are set to deepen their strategic partnership with the formation of a joint committee comprising their defense and foreign ministers. This initiative aims to bolster political and defense cooperation between the two nations.
The decision emerged from a meeting between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister's Tejgaon office. During their talks, the leaders addressed a range of issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations, trade, investment, joint production ventures, and the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
Both sides committed to holding annual meetings at the foreign minister level to further strengthen their strategic ties. They expressed mutual hope for continued collaboration in business, trade, investment, and joint production efforts, as well as in finding solutions for the Rohingya crisis.
Prime Minister Rahman welcomed Minister Fidan and conveyed his gratitude for Turkey's consistent support to Bangladesh. He specifically thanked the Turkish government for backing Bangladesh's candidate for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Originally published by Daily Star. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.