Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister, met with Bangladesh’s prime minister and foreign minister during his visit to the country, where the parties discussed expanding bilateral relations.
Following the meetings, Fidan wrote on X on Saturday, June 6, that both sides emphasized Bangladesh’s “strong potential” and the prospects for developing relations in the country’s new political environment.
He added that the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across all sectors and enhancing economic and political ties.
According to the Turkish foreign minister, the talks also covered regional and global developments, as well as the role of multilateral cooperation within the framework of the United Nations.
Fidan said he also visited Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar during the trip and reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to continuing humanitarian assistance in the region.
He added that Turkey would maintain its relief efforts in Bangladesh through its humanitarian organizations, including Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency and the Turkish Red Crescent.
The Turkish foreign minister emphasized that Ankara and Dhaka would continue to expand their strategic cooperation in the future.
Before visiting Bangladesh, Fidan traveled to South Korea as part of his diplomatic tour of Asian countries, where he held talks with officials on strengthening bilateral relations in various sectors.
