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Dhaka seeks to enlarge cooperation with Baku

17 January 2017 17:29 (UTC+04:00)
Dhaka seeks to enlarge cooperation with Baku

By Nigar Abbasova

Bangladesh, one of the fastest-growing economies in 2016, aims to expand its cooperation and intensify economic ties with Azerbaijan.

The newly-appointed ambassador of Bangladesh to Baku, Allama Siddiki, told Trend that the two countries enjoy solid relations, mentioning that there is a necessity to increase economic and political cooperation.

Siddiki is sure that the countries can establish strong cooperation in such spheres as supply of pharmaceuticals, textile production, and shoes to Azerbaijan.

Noting that sheep breeding and ceramic industry is well developed in Bangladesh, Siddiki voiced his country’s readiness to share its experience in these spheres.

The ambassador said that Dhaka is also interested in transport projects passing through the territory of Azerbaijan (North-South and East-West routes).

“The projects will link a number of countries, facilitating trade between them. Bangladesh wants to join the projects as they may be advantageous for us,” he added.

Besides, tourism is also deemed to be among the most perspective directions of bilateral cooperation, according to the envoy.

“Azerbaijan with its unique culture and history may serve as one of the most interesting destinations for tourists from Bangladesh. We will work in this direction to increase number of tourists and attract them to Azerbaijan, as the country possesses much to offer,” he noted.

The envoy further added that Bangladesh supports Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and wishes the peaceful settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

“We also support Azerbaijan’s position on this issue within the OSCE and the UN,” noted the ambassador.

Bangladesh recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on December 30, 1991, while diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on February 26, 1992.

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Nigar Abbasova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @nigyar_abbasova

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