Bangladesh, Mexico explore new cooperation marking 50-year diplomatic tie

Bangladesh And Mexico are keen to strengthen bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation between Bangladesh and Mexico this year marking the 50-year celebration of diplomatic ties between the two nations. 

This was discussed when Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey met with Mexican Undersecretary (Deputy Minister) of Foreign Affairs María Teresa Mercado Pérez at the Mexican Foreign Ministry on Friday, according to a message received Dhaka on saturday. 

Undersecretary María Teresa  warmly congratulated Ambassador Mushfique on the successful presentation of his credentials earlier this week and reaffirmed Mexico's commitment to deepening its partnership with Bangladesh. 

Both dignitaries acknowledged that 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Mexico, a milestone that presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance bilateral cooperation.

Ambassador Ansarey proposed leveraging this occasion to organise joint initiatives and celebrations that reflect the growing friendship between the two nations.

During the meeting, both sides discussed holding the third Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Mexico in late August or early September this year.

The consultation aims to deepen engagement across various sectors and advance key diplomatic and economic collaborations.

Mushfiqul emphasized the need to finalize pending Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in critical areas such as agriculture, defense, visa waivers, football and the avoidance of double taxation. 

He also highlighted the increasing economic and diplomatic exchanges between Bangladesh and Mexico and underscored the urgency of opening a Mexican Embassy in Dhaka to further facilitate bilateral cooperation.

Undersecretary María Teresa Mercado Pérez assured Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey of Mexico's full cooperation in advancing these initiatives and reiterated her country's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides expressing optimism about the future of Bangladesh-Mexico relations and their shared vision for deepening engagement in the years to come.