Bangladesh, Laos sign MoU to launch Foreign Office Consultations

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Published On: 06 Aug 2025, 15:54 Updated On:06 Aug 2025, 17:47
Bangladesh and Laos today signed a MoU on the establishment of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC). Photo: PID

DHAKA, Aug 6, 2025 (BSS) - In a move to further enhance bilateral ties, 
Bangladesh and Laos today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 
establishment of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC).

The MoU was signed at the Bangladesh Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam marking the 
first formal agreement between the two nations to institutionalize structured 
diplomatic dialogue, according to a message received here. 

Bangladesh Ambassador to Vietnam Md Lutfor Rahman and Laos Ambassador to 
Vietnam Ernthavanh inked the deal on behalf of their respective sides. 

Describing the signing as a diplomatic milestone, Ambassador Rahman said the 
agreement would serve as a foundation for a forward-looking partnership 
through regular diplomatic consultations in all areas of mutual interest. 

"This MoU is not just a diplomatic formality, it lays the groundwork for an 
enduring partnership between Bangladesh and Laos, officially the Lao People's 
Democratic Republic (LPDR)," he said.

The Ambassador also reiterated Bangladesh's aspiration to become a Sectoral 
Dialogue Partner of ASEAN and expressed hope that the MoU would contribute to 
regional and multilateral cooperation through platforms such as ASEAN and the 
United Nations.

Ambassador Ernthavanh lauded the Bangladesh Embassy's efforts in Hanoi for 
its role in facilitating the agreement and described Bangladesh as a close 
and trusted friend of Lao PDR.

She said the MoU would institutionalize a framework for regular high-level 
consultations between the foreign ministries of both countries.

"This will serve as a vital platform for dialogue on political, economic, and 
cultural matters, as well as for exchanging views on regional and global 
issues," she added.

Bangladesh and Laos established diplomatic relations in 1988. 

As a concurrently accredited mission, the Bangladesh Embassy in Vietnam is 
responsible for managing and advancing bilateral relations with Laos. 
 

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