Envoy Mushfique urges stronger bilateral ties with Guatemala

During their meeting on Tuesday, both sides underscored the importance of deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.

Vice Minister Bolan os Pe rez commended Bangladesh’s notable contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations. 

Ambassador Mushfique proposed facilitating a visit by a Guatemalan business delegation to Bangladesh to explore new opportunities for collaboration, said the Embassy on Wednesday.

He also highlighted Bangladesh’s competitive export sectors, particularly ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, leather, and jute goods.

On the sidelines, Ambassador Mushfique met with Director General Lynsay Herna ndez, where he reaffirmed Bangladesh’s full commitment to advancing bilateral ties.

Later in the day, the Ambassador attended a reception hosted by Carlos Ramiro Martí nez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, to mark the 204th Anniversary of Guatemala’s Independence. 

The Foreign Minister welcomed the Ambassador and discussed mutual interests, including cooperation in multilateral forums.

As part of his programme, Ambassador Mushfique also visited a ready-made garments factory operated by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in Guatemala, recognizing the vital role of the Bangladeshi business community in strengthening people-to-people and economic ties, reports UNB.