Argentina–Bangladesh relations


Argentina–Bangladesh relations refer to the bilateral relations between Argentina and Bangladesh.

Diplomacy

Bangladesh opened a diplomatic mission in Argentina in the 1970s, but it has since been closed.
In 2008, Ernesto Carlos Alvarez was appointed as Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh.
In 2011, former foreign secretary of Bangladesh Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid an official visit to Buenos Aires.

Trade and economic relations

Bangladesh and Argentina have shown interest in expanding the bilateral economic activities between the two countries. Bangladeshi ships, pharmaceuticals, ready made garments, melamine and ceramics have been identified as products with huge potential in the Argentinian market. There is a good demand in Argentina for Bangladeshi ceramics with FARR Ceramics being a major Bangladeshi ceramics exporter to Argentina.
Exports of soybean oil from Argentina to Bangladesh are expanding.

Other cooperations

Argentina has shown interests to conduct Spanish-language course for Bangladeshi officials. Argentina also intends to sign visa waiver agreement with Bangladesh.