Quito, 23.01.2020:

Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen  met the Vice Minister for Foreign Trade of Ecuador Diego Caicedo today at Quito, . During the meeting, both the Ministers discussed ways to further strengthen the existing bilateral relations. Foreign Minister briefed him about the history of Bangladesh under Baagabandhu and the recent developments in Bangladesh under the visionary leadership of Sheikh Hasina and mentioned the government’s current priority on economic diplomacy.

 He apprised him of the products and services from Bangladesh especially garments, pharmaceuticals and skilled and educated human resources which could be of use for Ecuador. They also discussed the prospect of extending bilateral trade relation through bilateral agreements and through membership in the regional trade organizations of common membership. Foreign Minister thanked Ecuador for their continued support for the Rohingya crisis and informed him of the verdict of the ICJ, which is a victory for global humanity.

Foreign Minister is visiting Ecuador in connection with the conference of Global Forum on Migration and Development.