Bangladesh and Bosnia & Herzegovina have held their first bilateral consultations in Sarajevo, marking a significant step in deepening their diplomatic ties.
The discussions, held on Wednesday, were led by Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin and Bosnia & Herzegovina Foreign Secretary Mr. Edin Dilberovic, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued Sunday. It covered a wide range of topics, including medical tourism, education, labour migration, defence cooperation, cultural exchanges, trade and economic collaboration.
Both nations also discussed facilitating high-level visits to further enhance bilateral ties. Key regional and global issues, such as the Rohingya crisis and climate change, were addressed, reflecting shared commitments to tackling pressing global challenges.
The consultations reaffirmed both countries' commitment to strengthening collaboration in peace and security, education, health, science, culture and defence. They also highlighted the importance of boosting business-to-business contacts and trade and investment opportunities.
The meeting coincided with celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Bosnia & Herzegovina, adding symbolic importance to the event. Both sides expressed optimism about advancing their partnership in the coming years.
On Thursday, Ambassador Jashim Uddin met several dignitaries from Bosnia & Herzegovina, including Foreign Affairs Adviser Marko Milisav, Deputy Minister of Defence Slaven Galic, Vice President of the Foreign Trade Chamber Mr. Zdravko Marinkovic, and Assistant Health Minister Professor Juric Arapovic.
