Government committed to elevating ties with ASEAN: Fisheries and Agriculture Minister

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Dhaka Magazine Desk

Published: Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said the government is committed to taking Bangladesh's historical, cultural and economic relations with ASEAN member countries to a higher level. He said this while speaking as the chief guest at a reception organized on the occasion of ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary tonight at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC) organized the event.

The minister said the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has given utmost importance to relations with the 11 ASEAN member states. The Prime Minister's visit to Malaysia will play a positive role in advancing this relationship further. He further said Bangladesh has applied to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) of ASEAN, and cooperation projects have already been undertaken in fisheries, tourism, ICT and culture sectors.

The minister sought cooperation from ASEAN mission chiefs in helping Bangladesh achieve SDP status. Ambassadors and high commissioners of ASEAN member countries, government officials, business leaders and dignitaries were present at the event. Bangladesh's GI product 'Black Bengal Goat' and biryani made with kalojira rice were served at the event.