Speakers at a seminar on Sunday highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation between Bangladesh and South Korea in advanced manufacturing and infrastructure projects in a changing global environment.

They talked about roads, ports and power sector projects, strengthening collaboration in digital transformation, and increasing opportunities for people-to-people exchange.

The Embassy of Korea in Bangladesh hosted the Korea–Bangladesh policy seminar titled, ‘Navigating Geopolitical Dynamics: Toward a Korea–Bangladesh Future Partnership’, in Dhaka.

The event brought together policy experts, academics, development partners and private-sector representatives to discuss how the two countries can strengthen cooperation in a changing global environment.

Moderated by Ambassador Farooq Sobhan, the seminar examined key geopolitical trends and opportunities to deepen economic ties.

Speakers included Ambassador Humayun Kabir, Ambassador Mustafizur Rahman, Prof Dr Parves Karim Abbasi, and Dr Selim Raihan from Bangladesh, as well as Dr Song Kyungjin, Dr Lee Soon-cheul and Dr Song Chi-ung from Korea.

Ambassador Park Young-sik emphasized Korea’s long-standing support for Bangladesh’s development and the importance of preparing for the next phase of partnership.

“Korea has a unique development experience, having transformed from an aid recipient to a donor country. Just as our cooperation in the RMG sector contributed to Bangladesh’s economic growth, Korea will continue to expand collaboration across trade, investment, and other key areas,” he said.

The Ambassador said the ongoing CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations, which will serve as the framework for our future economic partnership, will be an important milestone in advancing Bangladesh-Korea relations.

Participants noted that the two sessions—covering both geopolitical and economic perspectives—highlighted the steady growth of Korea–Bangladesh relations over the past 50 years.