Bangladesh, Bhutan optimistic on PTA potentials
Last Updated on February 17, 2025 5:59 am
Bangladesh and Bhutan have expressed optimism that they would be able to maximize the potential of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), signed between the two neighbours.
This was observed when Bhutanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Rinchen Kuentsyl made a farewell call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the State Guest House Padma on Sunday, according to a foreign ministry’s press release.
During the meeting, both sides discussed various aspects of the Bangladesh-Bhutan bilateral relations.
They also discussed opportunities over the signed MoU on Cooperation for establishing a Bhutanese Special Economic Zone in Kurigram.
The foreign secretary said that Bhutan has a special place in the hearts of the people of Bangladesh, as it was the first country to recognize Bangladesh.
Over the years, he said: “The relations deepened in depth and dimensions expanding areas of cooperation in trade and commerce, power, education, cultural exchange, and people-to-people contacts.”
However, Jashim said: “There remains immense potential to further enhance cooperation between the two countries.”
The Ambassador reaffirmed Bhutan’s commitment to further strengthening ties with Bangladesh on the basis of goodwill and mutual interests.
Both sides also agreed that Bangladesh and Bhutan have numerous opportunities to explore under the aegis of regional cooperation, especially Saarc and Bimstec.
Later, the foreign minister hosted a farewell luncheon at the honour of the outgoing envoy.