Bangladesh–Cyprus relations

Bangladesh-Cyprus relations

Bangladesh

Cyprus

Bangladesh–Cyprus relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Cyprus. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Both the countries are members of Non-Aligned Movement, Commonwealth of Nations [1] Relations between the two countries have remained cordial with both the countries showing willingness to strengthen it further.[2]

Cooperation in education

Bangladesh and Cyprus have been cooperating each other in the education sector.[3] A number of Bangladeshi students get admitted into Cypriot universities to seek entrance in the European job market.[4][5]

Economic cooperation

Bangladesh and Cyprus have shown interest to expand the existing bilateral economic activities between the two countries and have been working in this regard.[6][7] Bangladeshi ready made garments, pharmaceuticals, leather and leather products have been identified as having good potential in the Cypriot market.[8][9]

Cultural

Bangladesh sent two captive born female elephants to Paphos zoo. The Asian elephants were reared by Bangladesh Forest Development Corporation.[10][11]

References

  1. "Cyprus High Commissioner to Bangladesh presents credentials". bdnews24.com. 2006-08-28. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  2. "Cyprus effusive about B'desh's success in socioeconomic field". UNB Connect. 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  3. "Recruit more seamen". The Daily Star. 2006-08-31. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  4. Hafez Ahmed (2013-06-21). "President for increasing trade ties Cyprus". News Today. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  5. "President for increasing trade ties with Cyprus". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  6. "Cyprus envoy calls on PM". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  7. Hafez Ahmed (2013-06-20). "President for increasing trade ties with Cyprus". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  8. "President for boosting trade ties between Bangladesh and Cyprus". New Age. 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  9. "President for boosting B'desh-Cyprus trade ties". UNB Connect. 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  10. Staff Correspondent. "Dhaka's gift for Cyprus". thedailystar.net. The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  11. Browne, Bejay. "Zoo owner says he did not assault animal activist". cyprus-mail.com. A Cyprus Mail Company Ltd. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
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