[🇧🇩] Partnership Between Bangladesh And South Korea

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Korean FM greets Khalilur Rahman; eyes enhanced ties with Dhaka

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has said he looks forward to working closely with his newly appointed Bangladesh counterpart Dr Khalilur rahman to further enhance the bilateral relations in the years to come. “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as

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Korean FM greets Khalilur Rahman; eyes enhanced ties with Dhaka

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Feb 24, 2026 22:33
Updated :
Feb 24, 2026 22:33

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has said he looks forward to working closely with his newly appointed Bangladesh counterpart Dr Khalilur rahman to further enhance the bilateral relations in the years to come.

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,” he said in a message to FM Dr Rahman, UNB reports.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1973, the Korean Foreign Minister said the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have fostered strong ties of friendship and cooperation in a wide range of fields.

He conveyed best wishes for Dr Rahman’s continued good health and success, as well as the enduring prosperity of Bangladesh.​

 

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Bangladesh, South Korea to strengthen trade, investment ties

Bangladesh and South Korea held a bilateral meeting on Sunday on the sidelines of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaound‚, Cameroon to enhance trade cooperation and mutual investment. The Bangladeshi delegation was led by Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, accomp

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Bangladesh, South Korea to strengthen trade, investment ties

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Mar 30, 2026 12:08
Updated :
Mar 30, 2026 12:08

Bangladesh and South Korea held a bilateral meeting on Sunday on the sidelines of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaound‚, Cameroon to enhance trade cooperation and mutual investment.

The Bangladeshi delegation was led by Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, accompanied by Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman and other senior officials, said a press release here today.

The South Korean delegation was headed by Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo.

During the discussions, Muktadir highlighted that a new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was formed in February 2026 following a participatory election.

He emphasized the administration's visionary trade policies, market diversification strategies, and the ongoing pursuit of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) as Bangladesh prepares for its LDC graduation.

The Commerce Minister informed his counterpart that Bangladesh has already concluded an EPA with Japan and is currently negotiating FTAs and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) with several nations, including South Korea and Singapore.

He also expressed Bangladesh's interest in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), noting that the country's strategic geographical location and large consumer market would be mutually beneficial.

Citing the success of South Korean investments in the readymade garments (RMG) sector, the Minister invited further investment, asserting that Bangladesh offers an attractive business environment for foreign investors.

South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo congratulated the newly formed Bangladesh government and characterised the country as a promising economy.

He expressed a keen interest in visiting Bangladesh soon and suggested that the Bangladesh-Japan EPA could serve as an effective model for ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.

Minister Yeo Han-koo noted that while current trade volumes are below their potential, there is significant room for growth in sectors such as shipbuilding, steel, manufacturing, and investment.

Both sides agreed to maintain regular communication at ministerial and expert levels to ensure tangible progress.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmed commitment from both nations to strengthen bilateral relations and build a mutually beneficial trade and investment partnership.​