Bangladesh–Panama relations

Bangladesh–Panama relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Panama. Both countries enjoy cordial relations with intentions to expand them further.[1] Neither country has a resident ambassador. Both Bangladesh and Panama have expressed deep interest in strengthening the bilateral economic activities between the two countries.[2] 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.[3]

Bangladesh-Panama relations
Map indicating locations of Bangladesh and Panama

Bangladesh

Panama

History edit

Former foreign secretary of Bangladesh Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Panama City in 2011.[4]

In 1977, Bangladesh supported Panama in the handover of Panama Canal from United States to Panama through the Torrijos–Carter Treaties.[5]

Because of Panama's vast experience in international shipping services, Bangladesh has sought Panama's assistance in this sector.[6] In 2013, Bangladesh and Panama signed a bilateral agreement through which Bangladeshi seamen were granted job opportunities in Panama's shipping sector.[7]

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References edit

  1. ^ Hafez Ahmed (2013-09-05). "Increasing cooperation with Panama stressed". News Today. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  2. ^ "President for exploring areas of cooperation in shipping with Panama". UNB Connect. 2013-09-04. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  3. ^ "President for shipping cooperation with Panama". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  4. ^ "Bangladesh looks to Latin America for trade". The Daily Star. 2011-08-21. Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  5. ^ Hafez Ahmed (2013-09-06). "Deal with Panama in Oct for creating seamen's job". News Today. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  6. ^ "President for exploring areas of cooperation in shipping with Panama". Daily Sun. 2013-09-04. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  7. ^ "BD-Panama deal on seamen's job in Oct". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2014-01-22.