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Bangladesh, Ethiopia eye deeper economic ties

Greenwatch Desk Diplomacy 2026-04-22, 12:25pm

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Bangladesh and Ethiopia have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a higher level through enhanced economic cooperation.


Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, now visiting Ethiopia, held a meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos and discussed issues of mutual interest.

The two Ministers exchanged views on areas of cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral relations, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

Gedion noted that Ethiopia continues to register sustained economic growth and invited Bangladeshi companies to engage in priority investment sectors identified by the Government, including renewable energy generation, agro-processing, the pharmaceutical and medical equipment manufacturing industries, as well as the broader manufacturing sector.

Minister Dr Khalilur underscored his country’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Ethiopia, particularly in the areas of trade and investment cooperation, reports UNB.