Bangladesh–Panama relations

Bangladesh-Panama relations

Bangladesh	Panama

Bangladesh–Panama relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Panama. Both the countries enjoy cordial relations with intentions to expand it further.^[1] Neither country has a resident ambassador.

High level visits

Former foreign secretary of Bangladesh Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Panama City in 2011.^[2]

Political cooperation

In 1977, Bangladesh supported Panama in the handover of Panama Canal from United States to Panama through the Torrijos–Carter Treaties.^[3]

Cooperation in shipping

Because of Panama's vast experience in international shipping services, Bangladesh has sought Panama's assistance in this sector.^[4] In 2013, Bangladesh and Panama signed a bilateral agreement through which Bangladeshi seamen were granted job opportunities in Panama's shipping sector.^[5]

Economic cooperation

Both Bangladesh and Panama have expressed deep interests in strengthening the bilateral economic activities between the two countries.^[6] In 2011, a Bangladeshi business delegation coordinated by the commerce ministry paid a visit to Panama to explore potential ways for expanding bilateral trade and investment.^[7]

References

1. Hafez Ahmed (2013-09-05). "Increasing cooperation with Panama stressed". News Today. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
2. "Bangladesh looks to Latin America for trade". The Daily Star. 2011-08-21. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
3. Hafez Ahmed (2013-09-06). "Deal with Panama in Oct for creating seamen's job". News Today. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
4. "President for exploring areas of cooperation in shipping with Panama". Daily Sun. 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
5. "BD-Panama deal on seamen's job in Oct". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
6. "President for exploring areas of cooperation in shipping with Panama". UNB Connect. 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
7. "President for shipping cooperation with Panama". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 2014-01-22.