Bangladesh is actively seeking to deepen its strategic and economic relations with South Korea, emphasising the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and expanded cooperation. This was highlighted during a seminar titled Bangladesh-South Korea Relations: Pathways for Future Cooperation, organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS).
Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Anisuzzaman Chowdhury addressed the event, underscoring the need for ongoing diplomatic efforts to foster stronger bilateral ties. Bangladesh’s Ambassador to South Korea, Park Young-sik, served as the keynote speaker. He provided a comprehensive overview of the evolving partnership, noting significant growth in trade, investment, development assistance, and shared global values.
Ambassador Park highlighted that the Korea-Bangladesh relationship is built on mutual trust, robust economic collaboration, and a shared vision for global peace and prosperity. He pointed out that Korean investments in Bangladesh’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors are increasing, and trade volumes between the two nations have expanded substantially over recent years.
Chairing the session, BIISS Chairman Ambassador AFM Gousal Azam Sarker was joined by Major General Md Iftekhar Anis, the institute’s director general, who delivered welcoming remarks. Research Director Mahfuz Kabir elaborated on the various dimensions of Bangladesh-South Korea relations, identifying key sectors such as technology transfer, human resource development, renewable energy, and regional connectivity as promising avenues for future cooperation.
The seminar saw participation from senior officials across ministries, government agencies, think tanks, academia, the private sector, armed forces, media, and university students. An open forum allowed attendees to share insights and policy recommendations aimed at elevating the bilateral relationship.
The event concluded with a shared commitment by both nations to enhance cooperation across trade, diplomacy, and socio-economic development, paving the way for a closer and more strategic partnership in the years ahead.
