Argentina–Bangladesh relations

Argentina–Bangladesh relations

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Argentina–Bangladesh relations refer to the bilateral relations between Argentina and Bangladesh.

Diplomacy

Bangladesh opened a diplomatic mission in Argentina in the 1970s, but it has since been closed.[1]

In 2008, Ernesto Carlos Alvarez was appointed as Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh.[2]

In 2011, former foreign secretary of Bangladesh Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Buenos Aires.[3]

Trade and economic relations

Bangladesh and Argentina have shown interest in expanding the bilateral economic activities between the two countries.[2] Bangladeshi ships, pharmaceuticals, ready made garments,[4] melamine and ceramics[5] have been identified as products with huge potential in the Argentinian market.[6] There is a good demand in Argentina for Bangladeshi ceramics with FARR Ceramics being a major Bangladeshi ceramics exporter to Argentina.[7]

Exports of soybean oil from Argentina to Bangladesh are expanding.[8]

Other cooperations

Argentina has shown interests to conduct Spanish-language course for Bangladeshi officials. Argentina also intends to sign visa waiver agreement with Bangladesh.[9]

References

  1. ↑ ur Rashid, Harun (27 March 2011). "An Overview of Bangladesh Foreign Policy during the last 40 years". Dhaka Courier.
  2. 1 2 "President stresses enhanced trade with Argentina". The Daily Star. 20 November 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Dhaka eyes on Latin America, Caribbean markets". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. ↑ Paul, Ruma (19 March 2007). "Bangladesh garment exports could double-association". Reuters News.
  5. ↑ Nur, Shah Alam (8 July 2013). "$50 million likely to be earned from more ceramic exports this year". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "President for increasing trade volume with Argentina". The Bangabhaban. Archived from the original on 27 June 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  7. ↑ "FARR Ceramics sets foot in Argentina". The Daily Star. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  8. ↑ "INTERVIEW-India to step up Argentine soyoil imports". Reuters News. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  9. ↑ "Bangladesh sees trade, investment potential in Latin America". Priyo News. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
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