Press Release
18 October, 2026, 04:10 pm
Last modified: 18 October, 2026, 04:15 pm
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Uzbekistan's Deputy Foreign Minister Aloyev Bakhromjon Juraboyevich discussed the possibility of a free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade and investment during a meeting in Baghdad today (18 October).
Humaiun Kobir received the Uzbek deputy foreign minister on the sidelines of the 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting, according to the press release.
The two ministers discussed advancing cooperation in trade and investment, air connectivity and tourism, alongside reciprocal support in multilateral forums and stronger business-to-business contacts.
They explored a possible free trade agreement as a means of expanding economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.
Humaiun Kobir is leading the Bangladesh delegation to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's Council of Foreign Ministers meeting, taking place in Baghdad on 17–18 October.
He delivered Bangladesh's statement at the council's plenary session yesterday.