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Bangladesh–Colombia relations refers to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Colombia. Colombia and Venezuela jointly recognized Bangladesh on May 2, 1972. [1] Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
In 2011, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Bogota to explore ways to expand bilateral trade with Colombia. [2]
Some common issues between the two countries such as climate change adaptation, disaster management, and vulnerable group protection have been identified as areas for cooperation. [3] [4] [5] In 2009, Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman called for the transfer of technology between the two countries in the agriculture sector. [6]
Both countries have expressed their interest in expanding bilateral trade. [5] [3] In 2009, Colombia proposed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade and commerce. [7] Bangladeshi apparels, jute products, pharmaceuticals and handicrafts have been identified as potential products with huge demand in Colombia. The two countries have signed a visa waiver agreement to ensure smooth travel of businessmen. [2]
Colombia has sent priests for the Roman Catholic community of Bangladesh. [8]
Foreign Secretary Mijarul Quayes has recently made a rapid tour of Latin America and saw Bangladesh's immense business potential ...
Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Akramul Qader who is also concurrently accredited as ambassador to Brazil, Mexico and Colombia presented his credentials to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderòn last Tuesday. ...
President Zillur Rahman yesterday emphasised the need for increasing the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) ...
President Zillur Rahman today urged the Colombian entrepreneurs to invest here by taking advantage of various lucrative offers providing by the present government to increase volume of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). ...