Bangladesh and Mexico to strengthen bilateral ties

The newly appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey met Friday (21 March) with Marí a Teresa Mercado Pe rez, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, at the Mexican Foreign Ministry.

The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation between Bangladesh and Mexico.

Undersecretary Marí a Teresa warmly congratulated Ambassador Mushfique on the successful presentation of his credentials earlier this week and reaffirmed Mexico’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Bangladesh.

Both dignitaries acknowledged that 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Mexico, a milestone that presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance bilateral cooperation.

Ambassador Mushfique proposed leveraging this occasion to organize joint initiatives and celebrations that reflect the growing friendship between the two nations.

During the meeting, both sides discussed holding the 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Mexico in late August or early September this year. The consultation aims to deepen engagement across various sectors and advance key diplomatic and economic collaborations.

Ambassador Mushfique emphasised the need to finalize pending Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in critical areas such as agriculture, defense, visa waivers, football, and the avoidance of double taxation.

He also highlighted the increasing economic and diplomatic exchanges between Bangladesh and Mexico and underscored the urgency of opening a Mexican Embassy in Dhaka to further facilitate bilateral cooperation.

Undersecretary Marí a Teresa Mercado Pe rez assured Ambassador Mushfique of Mexico’s full cooperation in advancing these initiatives and reiterated her country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides expressing optimism about the future of Bangladesh-Mexico relations and their shared vision for deepening engagement in the years to come.