Bangladesh and Mexico recognize a promising opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal holds a meeting with the Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister.
Bangladesh and Mexico have acknowledged that 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, presenting a significant opportunity to further enhance bilateral cooperation.
María Teresa Mercado Pérez, Undersecretary (Deputy Minister) of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, highlighted this during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey at the Mexican Foreign Ministry.
Ambassador Mushfique proposed leveraging this milestone by organizing joint initiatives and celebrations to reflect the strengthening friendship between the two nations, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico.
Their discussion centered on deepening bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation. María Teresa warmly congratulated Ambassador Mushfique on the successful presentation of his credentials earlier this week and reaffirmed Mexico’s commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh.
Both dignitaries also emphasized their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation. They discussed convening the 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Mexico in late August or early September this year, aiming to expand engagement across various sectors and advance key diplomatic and economic collaborations.
Ambassador Mushfique underscored the urgency of finalizing pending Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in key areas, including agriculture, defence, visa waivers, football, and the avoidance of double taxation.
He also highlighted the growing economic and diplomatic exchanges between the two countries and stressed the importance of opening a Mexican Embassy in Dhaka to further facilitate cooperation.
María Teresa Mercado Pérez assured Mexico’s full support in advancing these initiatives and reiterated the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Both sides expressed optimism about the future of Bangladesh-Mexico relations and their shared vision for deepening engagement in the years ahead.
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