Bangladesh–Latvia relations

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Bangladesh–Latvia relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Latvia. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were officially started on 21 January 1993.[1]

High level visits

Bangladeshi foreign minister Dipu Moni paid an official visit to Riga in 2012.[2]

Educational cooperation

Bangladesh has proposed to sign an MoU with Latvia for the cooperation on higher education putting major emphasize on science and technology. Besides, both the sides agreed to form partnerships towards undertaking collaborative research, initiating joint degree programs, instituting exchange programs.[3]

Agricultural cooperation

Bangladesh and Latvia have signed an MoU on cooperation in agriculture sector, having major focus on livestock production, dairying, crop breeding, inland and marine fisheries.[4]

Economic cooperation

Bangladesh and Latvia have shown their interest to expand the bilateral economic activities and have been taking necessary steps in this regard. Bangladeshi ready made garments, pharmaceutical products, sea foods etc. have been identified as products with huge potential in the Latvian market. Latvia has agreed to send business delegations to Bangladesh for exploring potential ways to increase bilateral trade and investment predominantly in the field of agro-business.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "State Secretary Teikmanis meets Foreign Minister of Bangladesh". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic of Latvia. Retrieved 4 February 2014. 
  2. ↑ "Latvia and Bangladesh discuss bilateral cooperation opportunities". The Baltic Course. Retrieved 4 February 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Bangladesh to tap Latvia opportunities". New Age. Retrieved 4 February 2014. 
  4. ↑ "Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni, met the Latvian leaders and discussed various forms of engagements between the two countries.". People's Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 4 February 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Dipu Moni meets Latvian leaders". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 4 February 2014. 
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