Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has appreciated Thailand’s continuous support to the development journey of Bangladesh in the last fifty years.

He hoped for the continuation of the same for transforming Bangladesh into a knowledge-based, developed country by 2041 under the visionary and able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Masud also stressed greater regional cohesion for reaping the benefits of the Asian momentum.

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and Thailand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a seminar  on Thursday titled “50 Years of Bangladesh-Thailand Friendship: Prospects and Way Forward”.

Foreign Secretary Masud graced the seminar as the chief guest.

Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor spoke as guest of honour while Secretary (East) Mashfee Binte Shams chaired the session.

The speakers of the seminar were Ambassador Kazi Imtiaz Hossain, Chairman, BIISS, Prof. Dr. Delwar Hossain, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka and Jibon Krishna Saha Roy, Director, BIDA.

The foreign secretary recalled with gratitude the early recognition of Bangladesh  by Thailand in 1972, immediately following the independence of Bangladesh.

While appreciating the excellent bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, he lauded the shared commitment and cooperation of both the countries for development and prosperity, as well as for peace and stability in the region and beyond.

The Ambassador of Thailand observed that Bangladesh achieved phenomenal progress since her independence, and the robust economy of Bangladesh offered new opportunities for greater cooperation and collaboration for mutual benefit of the two countries.

Highlighting the cultural, civilizational and geographical closeness between the two countries, she expressed optimism that the bilateral relations between the two countries would be further strengthened in the days ahead.

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She also emphasized on concluding an FTA for accelerating the bilateral trade between the two friendly countries.  

The speakers highlighted vibrant diplomatic relations, scenario of trade and connectivity and existing Thai investments in Bangladesh, alongside opportunities in Bangladesh.

They also pointed out the promising areas for greater bilateral cooperation and shed light on the challenges in translating those potentials into reality.

The seminar was attended by the Head of Missions and diplomats of ASEAN countries in Dhaka, former Ambassadors of Bangladesh, senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials of BIISS, students, among other.