1/31/22, 11:22 PM Bangladesh-Thailand agree to enhance trade, investment relations

Bangladesh-Thailand agree to enhance trade,

investment relations
Monday, 31 January 2022

Dhaka and Bangkok have agreed to raise bilateral ties to a

newer height through further intensifying trade and
investment relations between Bangladesh and Thailand,
reports BSS.

This was discussed in a telephone conversation between

Bangladesh foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and his
Thai counterpart  Don Pramudwinai today.

During the phone call, Dr Momen and Pramudwinai, who is

also deputy prime minister of Thailand, agreed to jointly
celebrate the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic ties in a befitting manner.

The Bangladesh foreign minister emphasised enhanced connectivity between Dhaka and Bangkok for
further strengthening bilateral and regional trade relations by joining the proposed India-Myanmar-
Thailand trilateral highway.

Dr Momen applauded the Thai government’s offer of DFQF scheme to the Bangladeshi products in its
market till 2026.

Bangladesh foreign minister encouraged more investment from Thai investors in various sectors,
particularly in the agro-processing industries.

He informed his Thai counterpart of various investment incentives offered by Bangladesh and the
opportunities for investment in the 100 economic zones and the high-tech parks.

While apprising of the pressure Bangladesh is facing on account of an additional 1.1 million displaced
Myanmar citizens sheltered temporarily purely on humanitarian grounds, Dr Momen solicited Thai
support for an expeditious resolution of the Rohingya crisis.

He urged for a more coordinated and proactive support of ASEAN in this regard for the peace, stability
and security of the greater region.

Bangladesh foreign minister appreciated remarkable support by the Thai government during the Covid-
19 Pandemic, particularly for facilitating 17 repatriation flights carrying both Thai and Bangladeshi
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nationals.

Dr Momen praised Thailand's initiatives for development and production of Covid-19 vaccines and
discussed the Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh.

Both the ministers stressed the importance of exchanging more high-level visits, particularly during this
important year of celebration of the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic relations this year, for infusing further
dynamism and vitality to the existing friendly relations between the two countries. 

They expressed optimism that the upcoming Second Foreign Office Consultations would be successful
and pave the way for deeper engagements between the two countries.

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