Bangladesh, Costa Rica eye stronger ties

Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico with concurrent accreditation to Costa Rica, recently held a “very warm and productive” meeting with Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica.

“During our discussions, we covered a wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues, including visa waivers for diplomatic and official passport holders,” Ambassador Mushfiqul said in a brief message following the meeting, shared via his verified Facebook page.

They also discussed ways to strengthen trade cooperation, particularly through the import of textile and pharmaceutical products from Bangladesh, as well as closer collaboration in international forums, on which they reached a shared understanding.

“We also exchanged views on future UN leadership, during which the Foreign Minister sought Bangladesh’s support for the possible candidacy of Rebeca Grynspan, the current Secretary-General of UNCTAD,” the Ambassador said, noting that he deeply appreciated the warm hospitality of Costa Rica.

Bangladesh-Costa Rica relations, managed through Bangladesh’s embassy in Mexico (with concurrent accreditation), focus on fostering cultural ties, facilitating consular services such as visas and emergency assistance, and exploring avenues for bilateral cooperation. Recent diplomatic engagements reflect a strong commitment by both sides to strengthening connections despite the geographical  distance, reports UNB.