Bangladesh-Latvia relations

Bangladesh-Latvia relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Latvia . Bangladesh was one of the first countries to recognize Latvia in 1991.  Diplomatic relations between the two countries officially began on January 21, 1993. 

High-level overview 

Bangladesh Foreign Minister  Dipu Moni paid an official visit to Riga in 2012 .

Political relations 

In 2006, Norwegian Penec, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called for regular bilateral dialogue between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries to improve the flow of information and the media coverage of both countries.  Two Latvian observers took part in a European Commission delegation to observe the 2008 Bangladesh general election .  

Education relationship 

In 2003, the former President of Latvia, Vaira Freiberga, called the education sector the first area of ​​interest in Bangladesh.  Bangladesh has proposed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Latvia for cooperation in higher education with an emphasis on science and technology. In addition, the two sides agreed to form a partnership aimed at conducting joint research, initiating joint degree activities, and establishing exchange programs.

Economic Relations 

Bangladeshi-made garments, medicinal products, seafood, etc. have been identified as products with huge potential in the Latvian market. Latvia has agreed to send a business delegation to Bangladesh to explore possible ways to increase bilateral trade and investment in the agro-trade sector.

Agricultural areas 

Bangladesh and Latvia have signed an agreement on cooperation in the agricultural sector, with a special focus on livestock production, livestock, crop breeding, inland and marine fisheries.

According to the Territorial Competence, Bangladeshi nationals are subjected to apply for a Long Stay visa with the Embassy of Latvia in India.

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