Argentina–Bangladesh relations

Argentina–Bangladesh relations

Argentina	Bangladesh

Bilateral relations between Argentina and Bangladesh have remained friendly since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1972. Argentine writer Victoria Ocampo voiced support for the Bangladesh cause during the War of Liberation.

History

Bangladesh opened a diplomatic mission in Argentina in the 1970s, but closed it in 1978.[1] In 2008, Ernesto Carlos Alvarez was appointed as Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh.[2]

In 2011, former foreign secretary of Bangladesh Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Buenos Aires.[3]

In July 2022, to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations, the Undersecretary of Foreign Policy of Argentina, Claudio Javier Rozencwaig visited Dhaka, Bangladesh accompanied by the Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh, Hugo Gobbi. A memorandum of understanding was signed by both parties agreeing to maintaining discussions between the respective governments. The Argentine delegation met with senior Bangladeshi officials including Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam who commended Argentine poet Victoria Ocampo for raising awareness regarding the plight of the people of Bangladesh during the Liberation War.[4]

In December 2022, during the FIFA World Cup, Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero announced the Argentine government's intention to reopen an embassy in Bangladesh, citing growing commercial exchange and a mutual interest in co-operation in diverse fields, including sports.[5] In February 2023, Argentina re-opened its embassy in Dhaka.[6]

Trade and economic relations

Bangladesh and Argentina have shown interest in expanding the bilateral economic activities between the two countries.[2] Bangladeshi ships, pharmaceuticals, ready made garments,[7] melamine and ceramics[8] have been identified as products with huge potential in the Argentinian market.[9] There is a good demand in Argentina for Bangladeshi ceramics with FARR Ceramics being a major Bangladeshi ceramics exporter to Argentina.[10]

Exports of soybean oil from Argentina to Bangladesh expanded in 2010.[11]

Other cooperations

Argentina has shown interests to conduct Spanish-language course for Bangladeshi officials. Argentina also intends to sign visa waiver agreement with Bangladesh.[12]

Resident diplomatic missions

• Argentina has an embassy in Dhaka.
• Bangladesh is accredited to Argentina from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.

Sports Relationship

Argentine people established a club after the name Bangladesh "Club Deportivo Bangladesh Argentina " .

References

1. ur Rashid, Harun (27 March 2011). "An Overview of Bangladesh Foreign Policy during the last 40 years". Dhaka Courier.
2. "President stresses enhanced trade with Argentina". The Daily Star. 20 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
3. "Dhaka eyes on Latin America, Caribbean markets". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
4. "Visit of the Undersecretary of Foreign Policy of Argentina may open new opportunities for Bangladesh-Argentina relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2022-07-12. Archived from the original on 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
5. "El canciller Cafiero decidió avanzar en la reapertura de la Embajada argentina en Bangladesh" [Foreign minister Cafiero decided to advance in reopening the Argentine embassy in Bangladesh]. cancilleria.gob.ar (in Spanish). 10 December 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
6. Reopening embassy in Dhaka a stepping stone to build better ties with Bangladesh: Argentina
7. Paul, Ruma (19 March 2007). "Bangladesh garment exports could double-association". Reuters News.
8. Nur, Shah Alam (8 July 2013). "$50 million likely to be earned from more ceramic exports this year". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
9. "President for increasing trade volume with Argentina". The Bangabhaban. Archived from the original on 27 June 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
10. "FARR Ceramics sets foot in Argentina". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
11. "RPT-INTERVIEW-India to step up Argentine soyoil imports". Reuters News. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
12. "Bangladesh sees trade, investment potential in Latin America". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.