State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has declared that bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Turkey have reached a "new strategic height" following the high-level meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday night, November 10, 2026, at the Papillon Zeugma Relaxury Hotel in Antalya, Turkey, the State Minister detailed the outcomes of the discussions held on the first day of the Prime Minister's COP-31 summit visit.
Read next4 More Deaths and 1,900 New Hospitalizations Reported From Dengue in 24 HoursPresident Erdoğan warmly welcomed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, addressing him as his "valued friend and brother" during talks held in an exceptionally warm and fraternal atmosphere. The discussions covered expanded cooperation across trade, investment, energy, aviation, and defense manufacturing—including initial explorations for establishing a defense industrial park in Bangladesh through joint ventures.
Furthermore, both leaders addressed the Rohingya crisis, focusing on safe, peaceful, and sustainable repatriation, particularly in light of upcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings scheduled for November. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman also extended a formal invitation to President Erdoğan and the Turkish First Lady to visit Bangladesh.
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