BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 14. Kyrgyzstan and
Bangladesh have discussed opportunities to expand trade, investment
and industrial cooperation during political consultations in
Bishkek.
This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Kyrgyzstan.
The second round of political consultations between the foreign
ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh took place on October 13,
2026. The delegations were led by Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister
Kairat Tursunkulov and Bangladesh Deputy Foreign Minister Asad Alam
Siam.
The sides reviewed the current state and prospects of bilateral
cooperation, as well as interaction within multilateral
formats.
Particular attention was paid to practical cooperation,
including the implementation of joint trade, economic and
investment projects. The textile and pharmaceutical industries were
identified as particularly promising areas for further
cooperation.
The sides also discussed cultural and humanitarian ties,
including the education of Bangladeshi students at higher education
institutions in Kyrgyzstan.
For reference, Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh established diplomatic
relations in 1992 and are preparing to mark their 35th anniversary
in 2027. The diplomatic relations were established following the
dissolution of the Soviet Union, as Bangladesh developed ties with
the newly independent Central Asian republics.
Since then, the two countries have maintained diplomatic
contacts and cooperation within international organizations,
including the United Nations. Bilateral cooperation has focused on
trade, textiles, pharmaceuticals, education and cultural exchanges.
Both countries are seeking to expand business contacts and student
mobility, particularly in medical education.
