Bangladesh and Indonesia today reviewed progress in negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and stressed the importance of concluding the pact at an early date to expand bilateral trade and economic cooperation, reports BSS.
The issue came up when Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Listyowati paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said a press release on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the ambassador congratulated the state minister on assuming office and conveyed greetings from the Government of Indonesia to the newly elected government of Bangladesh.
Welcoming the envoy, the state minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendly relations between Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Dhaka, Jakarta stress early conclusion of trade deal
FE Team | Published: March 12, 2026 00:24:46
Dhaka, Jakarta stress early conclusion of trade deal
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