Bangladesh and Lithuania discuss expanding trade, investment, technology and mobility cooperation as Lithuania prepares to hold the EU Council Presidency from January to June 2027.
Bangladesh and Lithuania have discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology and human mobility ahead of Lithuania’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January to June 2027.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and visiting Lithuanian Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas in Dhaka. Both sides explored how Lithuania’s upcoming EU Presidency could help expand Bangladesh-Lithuania relations and strengthen Bangladesh’s engagement with the European Union.
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Kobir called for greater exploration of untapped potential in bilateral trade and investment and urged Lithuania to increase imports of Bangladeshi products, including ready-made garments, textiles, pharmaceuticals, leather and leather goods. He also highlighted investment opportunities in Bangladesh and invited Lithuanian companies to explore sectors with potential for mutually beneficial partnerships.
The two countries also identified technology cooperation as an important area for future engagement. Discussions covered information technology, e-registration, e-governance, financial technology, cybersecurity, e-transportation, digitalisation of transport systems, artificial intelligence and high-tech medical devices. Verbickas highlighted Lithuania’s capabilities in these areas and expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh.
Human mobility and employment opportunities were also discussed, including migration and visa facilitation for Bangladeshi students, businesspeople, investors and tourists. The discussions build on earlier bilateral engagement in education, technology, digital transformation and the mobility of skilled professionals.
Kobir also raised the issue of Rohingya repatriation and sought Lithuania’s support for Bangladesh’s efforts to find a sustainable solution. Verbickas congratulated Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on assuming the presidency of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly and expressed hope that bilateral relations would gain further momentum during both Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency and Lithuania’s EU Presidency.
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The two sides also highlighted the importance of the EU-Bangladesh Business Forum, compliance with existing business frameworks and greater use of Lithuania’s connectivity in the Baltic region and beyond. Both countries expressed interest in sustained engagement to broaden bilateral cooperation and strengthen collaboration in regional and international forums.