Diplomatic Desk:
The State Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh and Uzbekistan have discussed the possibility of entering into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to expand trade and investment between the two nations.
On Sunday (October 18, 2026), on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad, Iraq, Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Humayun Kabir, held a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Aloyev Bakhromjon Juraboevich.
The meeting focused on various aspects of strengthening bilateral cooperation. Key topics included the expansion of trade and investment, the enhancement of air connectivity, cooperation in the tourism sector, mutual support within multilateral forums, and the strengthening of ties and interactions between the business communities of both countries.
Furthermore, the two sides explored the potential for a Free Trade Agreement to boost trade and investment between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan. It was noted that such an initiative could play a significant role in further expanding the economic relationship between the two nations.
