Mexico reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with Bangladesh

Mexico has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Bangladesh as the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.

Undersecretary María Teresa of Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the commitment during a discussion with Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey at the Mexico foreign ministry yesterday.

Their discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation between Bangladesh and Mexico, according to a statement from the Bangladesh embassy in Mexico.

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 the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations is a milestone that presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance bilateral cooperation.

Ambassador Mushfique 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 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Mexico in late August or early September this year. FOC aims to deepen engagement across various sectors and advance key diplomatic and economic collaborations.

Ambassador Mushfique emphasized the need to finalize pending Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in critical areas such as agriculture, defence, 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 assured Ambassador Mushfique of Mexico's full cooperation in advancing these initiatives and reiterated her country's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.