Bangladesh and Turkiye Bolster Ties with Annual 2+2 Consultations Agreement

Bangladesh and Turkiye have decided to hold annual 2+2 consultations involving the foreign and defence ministers of both countries. This decision, finalized during Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Bangladesh, aims to enhance strategic cooperation encompassing political, economic, and defense sectors.

Bangladesh and Turkiye are set to deepen their ties with a new agreement to conduct annual 2+2 consultations, which will involve the foreign and defense ministers from both nations. This move is part of broader efforts to solidify defense collaboration between the two countries.

The decision took shape during a pivotal meeting between Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Held at the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting marked the conclusion of Fidan's significant three-day official visit to Bangladesh.

Fidan's visit signifies the initial step toward elevating Bangladesh-Turkiye relations to a strategic plane, as he conveyed greetings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Both sides are determined to establish mechanisms for political, economic, and strategic cooperation, with key discussions on the Rohingya crisis, climate change, and trade.