Antalya: Foreign Affair Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today emphasized the potential benefits of a partnership between Bangladesh and Trkiye in the field of aerospace technology, highlighting that such collaboration could prove advantageous for both nations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the remarks were made during a meeting involving Md Touhid Hossain and Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuz Alam with Mehmet Demiroglu, President and CEO of Turkish Aerospace. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) 2025 in Antalya, Trkiye, as stated in a press release from the foreign ministry.
During the discussions, both parties agreed to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh and consider technology transfers aimed at human resource development. Responding to an invitation from the Foreign Affair Adviser, the Turkish side consented to dispatch a high-level delegation, led by the CEO, to Bangladesh to assess existing opportunities and potential future collaborations in aerospace technology.
Present at the meeting were the Bangladesh Ambassador to Trkiye and other senior officials from both countries. The three-day ADF 2025 commenced on Friday in Antalya, under the auspices of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, and was hosted under the theme, “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World,” with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s patronage.
This year’s theme underscores the urgent need for diplomacy to re-establish itself as a stabilizing influence amidst increasing global divisions. The ADF convened global leaders, policymakers, academics, business experts, and representatives from media and civil society to deliberate on how diplomacy can act as a guiding force to navigate a fragmented world and find a common platform for collective action.
The event witnessed participation from more than 20 heads of state and government, over 50 foreign ministers, more than 70 ministers, approximately 60 senior representatives from international organizations, and over 4,000 guests, including students.