Bangladesh, Uruguay hold first bilateral political consultations
Bangladesh and Uruguay held their inaugural bilateral political consultations on Wednesday at the State Guest House Padma, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral political consultations.
The MoU was signed to establish an institutional framework for regular, structured, and comprehensive dialogue between the two countries, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bangladesh and Uruguay established diplomatic relations in 1972.
Asad Alam Siam, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, and Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, Non-resident Ambassador of Uruguay to Bangladesh, signed the MoU and led their respective delegations.
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During the consultations, both sides reviewed existing cooperation and discussed expanding collaboration in areas including trade and investment, science and technology, defence training, disaster management, health, education, energy, agriculture, sports, and capacity building. They also agreed to encourage greater private sector engagement, including regular interaction between apex chambers of commerce.
The Uruguayan side expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, energy, and sports. Both countries exchanged views on regional and international issues and reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism within the framework of the United Nations.
Bangladesh briefed Uruguay on the Rohingya humanitarian situation and sought continued international support. The delegations agreed to maintain close engagement and to hold the next round of consultations at a mutually convenient time.
