Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held the discussion with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of  the European Commission Kaja Kallas. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, July 23, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) today 
discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with particular 
focus on expanding trade and advancing cooperation on key regional and global 
issues.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held the discussion with EU High 
Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of 
the European Commission Kaja Kallas on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional 
Forum (ARF) in Manila, said the foreign ministry here. 

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on ways to deepen 
Bangladesh-EU relations and enhance bilateral trade and economic engagement.

They also discussed reform of the United Nations and reaffirmed the 
importance of upholding multilateralism in addressing contemporary global 
challenges.

The two sides also underscored the need for continued international support 
towards resolving the protracted Rohingya crisis.

Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir was also present at 
the meeting.