Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir and reaffirmed his country’s support for Bangladesh’s candidature for the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (2026–2027).
The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the city's Tejgaon area, said Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary Zahidul Islam Rony.
During the meeting, he said the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and explored ways to expand bilateral cooperation between the two friendly nations.
They discussed increasing trade and investment between the two countries, as well as enhancing cooperation in defence, education, cultural exchanges, technology and infrastructure development, Rony said.
He said regional and global issues were also discussed, particularly the challenges facing the Muslim world, humanitarian cooperation and strengthening mutual support in international forums.
Rony said both sides expressed hope that the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and Turkey will be further strengthened in the future.
He said they also reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the welfare of the people of the two countries based on mutual respect, trust and cooperation.