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Bangladesh–Georgia relations

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Bangladesh–Georgia relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Georgia. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 27 August 1992. Since then, they have engaged in official communications and occasional bilateral consultations to explore potential cooperation in areas such as trade, education, and migration.

History

The diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Georgia were officially established on 27 August 1992. This came shortly after Georgia gained independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, the two countries have maintained cordial relations, with efforts to enhance cooperation in various sectors. Bangladesh played a significant leadership role in the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG), providing three Chief Military Observers: Major Generals Mohammad Harun-Ar-Rashid, Kazi Ashfaq Ahmed, and Anwar Hussain.

The first Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries were held in Tbilisi in 2017. During the talks, both sides explored opportunities for cooperation in areas including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, garments, education, and labor migration.

In August 2024, Bangladesh announced the opening of an honorary consulate in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, education, and people-to-people exchange.

In February 2025, Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md. Touhid Hossain, met with the non-resident Georgian ambassador to Bangladesh. During the meeting, Adviser Hossain emphasized the need to increase the enrollment of Bangladeshi students in Georgian higher education institutions and discussed avenues to boost bilateral trade and investment.

Furthermore, in May 2025, a senior delegation from the Government of Bangladesh visited Georgia to discuss cooperation on return management and migration issues. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in managing migration flows and ensuring the safe and dignified return of migrants.

Economic relations

Bangladesh and Georgia have expressed mutual interest in enhancing economic cooperation, particularly in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, ready-made garments, agriculture, and ceramics. In June 2019, the Georgian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Archil Dzuliashvili, met with Bangladesh's Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen to discuss expanding trade ties and initiating agro-cooperation between the two nations.

In February 2025, Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md. Touhid Hossain, emphasized the need to boost bilateral trade, investment, and economic collaboration during a meeting with the non-resident Georgian ambassador to Bangladesh. Both parties agreed to hold the next Bilateral Consultation soon to further strengthen economic relations.

Bilateral trade

Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Georgia has been modest but shows potential for growth. In 2023, Bangladesh exported goods worth approximately $3.72 million to Georgia, marking an annualized growth rate of 18.6%, growing from $1.58 million in 2018 to $3.72 million in 2023. The primary exports included packaged medicaments ($1.14 million), knit T-shirts ($479,000), and knit sweaters ($291,000).

Conversely, Georgia's exports to Bangladesh were minimal, totaling $310,000 in 2023. Over the past five years, Georgia's exports to Bangladesh have increased at an annualized rate of 109%, from $3,750 in 2018 to $310,000 in 2023.

Cultural and educational relations

Bangladesh and Georgia have been actively working to strengthen their cultural and educational ties in recent years. In February 2025, Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md Touhid Hossain, urged Georgia to enroll more Bangladeshi students in its higher education institutions. During a meeting with the non-resident Georgian ambassador to Bangladesh, both parties emphasized the importance of enhancing cultural relations, particularly through increased engagement in film and media.

In September 2021, the Bangladeshi Ambassador to Turkey, Georgia, and Turkmenistan, Mosud Mannan, visited Tbilisi to present his credentials to the Georgian President. During his visit, he met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Culture to discuss avenues for closer collaboration between the two countries. The Ambassador highlighted the potential for cultural diplomacy and expressed interest in initiating cultural activities, including art exhibitions and commemorative events.

The Bangladeshi community in Georgia, though small, plays a role in fostering cultural exchange. Comprising around 100 individuals in cities like Tbilisi and Batumi, members of this community are engaged in various professions, including small businesses and academia. Their active participation in cultural and social events contributes to the strengthening of people-to-people connections between the two nations.

See also

• Foreign relations of Bangladesh
• Foreign relations of Georgia