State Minister for Foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday sought Spain’s support at the United Nations general Assembly (UNGA) on Bangladesh’s LDC graduation.

Both sides underscored the importance of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to enhance bilateral trade.

The issues were discussed when Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Gabriel María Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru paid a courtesy call on the State Minister for Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP) has recommended that Bangladesh’s Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation be postponed until November 24, 2029.

This will help Bangladesh to receive preferential trade benefits for three more years, an official told UNB.

The two sides exchanged views on regional and global issues, underscoring the importance of peace, stability, and enhanced international cooperation.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the mutually beneficial partnership, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

They discussed avenues for strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, supply chain, railway, sports, culture, education and skills development, migration, people-to-people exchange, and peace and security.

Both sides also discussed about holding bilateral consultations and conducting high-level visits to add momentum to the bilateral relations.

The Ambassador congratulated Bangladesh on being elected for the Presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the term 2026-2027.

The State Minister highlighted the importance of collaborating both in bilateral and multilateral settings and reiterated the need for stronger and sustained international attention and support to resolve the Rohingya crisis.