Bangladesh and 罢眉谤办颈测别 at foreign ministry-level political consultations in Dhaka on Tuesday discussed various measures to diversify trade, enhance connectivity, boost investment and promote joint ventures.
They also emphasised the importance of convening the next round of the Joint Economic Commission at the earliest opportunity.
The Bangladesh side invited further Turkish investments in Bangladesh.
鈥業n light of its LDC graduation, Bangladesh sought 罢眉谤办颈测别鈥檚 support in addressing the transitional challenges both during and beyond the post-graduation period,鈥� said a joint statement issued after the 4th political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of 罢眉谤办颈测别, held at the state guest house Padma in the Bangladesh鈥檚 capital.
Bangladesh foreign secretary Asad Alam Siam and 罢眉谤办颈测别 deputy minister of foreign affairs A Berris Ekinci, who arrived in Dhaka on Monday on a two-day visit, led their respective delegations.
Both Dhaka and Ankara reaffirmed their shared commitments to further strengthening the historic ties between the two countries, based on solidarity, mutual trust and common aspirations for peace, stability, development and prosperity, according to the statement.
The Bangladesh side expressed deep appreciation for the 罢眉谤办颈测别 government鈥檚 steadfast support for the Bangladesh interim government, which assumed office after the fall of the authoritarian Awami League government in August past year in a mass uprising, and its reform initiatives aimed at consolidating democracy, the rule of law, human rights and promoting inclusive governance.
The Turkish side, on the other hand, reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its democratic transition and institution-building efforts.
Both sides reviewed the existing defence and security cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the growing collaboration in defence industries, procurement, training and capacity building.
They underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation in countering terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The two sides acknowledged the potential for partnership in the energy sector, with a view to leveraging 罢眉谤办颈测别鈥檚 advanced expertise in green technologies and supporting Bangladesh鈥檚 growing demand for diversified and sustainable energy solutions, the joint statement said.
The Bangladesh side expressed sincere appreciation for 罢眉谤办颈测别鈥檚 continued support in the health sector, including medical treatment for the injured during the July uprising as well as the operation of 罢眉谤办颈测别鈥檚 field hospital based in Cox鈥檚 Bazar Rohingya camps.
Both sides exchanged views on possible ways to enhance cooperation in the health sector.
They also underlined the need for increased aid, justice and accountability for atrocities against the Rohingyas and their voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return to their homeland in Myanmar from Bangladesh that hosts more than 13 lakh displaced people from the Rakhine state of Myanmar.
