Multifaceted Bilateral Engagements Between Bangladesh And Thailand Forging Diplomatic Concord – Analysis – Eurasia Review

On April 26, 2024, Bangladesh and Thailand agreed to five bilateral agreements concerning visa exemption, cooperation in energy, tourism, customs matters, and the negotiation of a free trade agreement (FTA). These agreements, including an agreement, three memorandums of understanding (MoUs), and a Letter of Intent (LOI), were signed during a meeting between Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin at Government House (Thai Prime Minister’s Office) in Bangkok.

The diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and Thailand were established in 1972, with subsequent efforts to fortify bilateral relations rooted in religious, cultural, and linguistic affinities, as well as shared commitments to democracy, development, and international peace and security. Notable milestones include Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s visit to Bangladesh in 2012 and…