In brief
In Madrid, Bangladeshi State Minister Shama Obaed Islam and Spanish State Secretary Diego Martinez Belio signed a pact to deepen trade, investment, and cultural exchanges. The talks also addressed sports diplomacy and creative industries.
Bangladesh and Spain held a high‑level meeting in Madrid on Wednesday, October 29, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties.
Bangladeshi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martinez Belio met in the Spanish capital.
The officials signed a pact to broaden trade and investment. They will look for new business‑to‑business exchanges, diversify exports, and set up arrangements for future expositions.
Other key topics included skilled migration and cultural exchange, as noted by the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry statement.
Sports diplomacy, the creative economy, arts, and tourism were also highlighted during the talks.
Xinhua reported that the meeting was constructive and that both sides will work toward future cooperation on these areas.
Bangladesh has been encouraging stronger trade links with Spain, a goal echoed by its Chief Adviser in a 2024 message urging Spain to boost trade.
With deeper cooperation, Bangladesh hopes to increase exports to Spain and attract Spanish investment in its creative and tourism sectors.
