Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet and Bangladeshi Deputy Foreign Minister Masud Bin Momen co-chair the second Vietnam-Bangladesh political consultation in Dhaka, May 14, 2023. (Photo: The World & Vietnam)

During the second Vietnam-Bangladesh political consultation in Dhaka on Sunday, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet and his Bangladeshi counterpart Masud Bin Momen reached a consensus on strengthening collaboration in defence and security, economy-trade-investment, education, fisheries and breeding, while further promoting exchange in culture and tourism.

The two sides hailed the central role of ASEAN in settling matters within the region.

Bangladesh affirmed that it is keen to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN and is actively rolling out practical collaboration activities to speed up the process of becoming a dialogue partner of the association in particular areas.

Both parties agreed to strengthen coordination at regional and international forum, while supporting each other’s candidacies, and share viewpoints and stances at development countries’ forums such as the Non-Aligned Movement and South-South Cooperation.