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Bangladesh–Brazil relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Brazil. Bangladesh has an embassy in Brasillia and Brazil has one in Dhaka.
High level visits
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Brasilia in 2011.
Cooperation in international forums
In 2013, Bangladesh sought Brazil's support for its candidature at the Human Rights Council in 2015 and Non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for 2016–17 term. In 2014, Brazil assured its support to Bangladesh for the posts of United Nations Human Rights Commission and CEDAW (The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women). Bangladesh also supported Brazil's candidature for the post of Director General of World Trade Organization. Brazil has also given Bangladesh $3 million in aid for disaster management.
Cooperation in culture, education and agriculture
In 2011, Brazil proposed to sign an agreement for cooperation in various potential sectors, including agriculture, health, education and sports. In 2014, Brazil has expressed its interest in extending cooperation to Bangladesh for agricultural development.
Economic relations
The bilateral trade between the two countries stood at US$1.7 billion, as of 2017. Brazil's main export to Bangladesh include agricultural products like sugar. Bangladesh has been exporting jute, ready made garments and pharmaceutical products. The trade surplus is heavily tilted in favor of Brazil.
See also
References
- "Bangladesh, Brazil agree to work for closer ties". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- "Dhaka to renew its relationship with Brazil". Daily Ittefaq. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ "Brazil offers support for BD agri development". UNB Connect. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- "Brazil Assists Bangladesh's Poorest Prepare For Natural Disasters". World Food Programme. 19 April 2012. Archived from the original on 20 February 2017.
- "Brazil wants deals with Bangladesh". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ Ovi, Ibrahim Hossain (7 October 2018). "Brazil keen to sign FTA with Bangladesh". Dhaka Tribune.
- "Bangladesh-Brazil bonhomie". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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