Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Friday said Bangladesh will continue to play its role in maintaining peace and stability across the world.
He made the comments while addressing a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan at a Dhaka hotel following a bilateral meeting.
Different issues, including the Rohingya crisis, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Preferential Trade Arrangement (PTA), were discussed at the meeting.
During the meeting, Bangladesh also offered a dedicated special economic zone in Bangladesh for Turkish investment.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said they are continuing their efforts to strengthen their relationship with Bangladesh and take it to new heights.
He extended his country’s support to Bangladesh to ensure the voluntary and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas to their homeland.
Hakan Fidan said Bangladesh has demonstrated a historical sacrifice, appreciating its efforts to address the Rohingya issue.
The Turkish foreign minister is now in Dhaka on a two-day visit at the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart.
He will also meet Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and visit the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar.
Hakan Fidan will inspect humanitarian assistance projects carried out by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the Turkish Red Crescent, the Turkish Diyanet Foundation and Türkiye's Health Ministry, and visit the Turkish Field Hospital operating in the camps.
