Bangladesh and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, with both countries expressing optimism about taking relations to a new level through enhanced trade, investment and strategic collaboration.
During an official visit to Rabat, Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam held bilateral talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on 19th May.
Shama Obaed said Bangladesh, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is keen to deepen engagement with African nations and elevate ties with Morocco towards greater cooperation, shared prosperity and strategic opportunities.
The two sides discussed expanding collaboration in trade and investment, textiles, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, agriculture, education, sports, shipbuilding, women’s empowerment and people-to-people connectivity. They also agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in Dhaka at the earliest opportunity.
During the meeting, Shama Obaed recalled the 1980 visit of former President Ziaur Rahman to Morocco and thanked the Moroccan government for naming an avenue in Rabat after him.
The state minister also met Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, where both sides discussed boosting commercial engagement through business delegation exchanges. Morocco expressed interest in sending a trade delegation to Bangladesh by the end of 2026.
The discussions also covered cooperation in agriculture, including phosphate exports to support Bangladesh’s food security, as well as promotion of eco-friendly jute and jute products in the Moroccan market.
Both countries further explored collaboration in innovation, industrial training, ICT and artificial intelligence, alongside the possibility of signing a free trade agreement to strengthen bilateral trade.
