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Bangladesh and Spain maintain diplomatic relations: Bangladesh maintains its embassy in Madrid [1] while Spanish embassy is located in Dhaka. [2]
Both countries enjoy warm diplomatic relations. [3] Spain planned an event in 2014 to promote investment in Bangladesh. [4]
The foreign relations of Spain could be constructed upon the foreign relations of the Hispanic Crown. The personal union of Castile and Aragon that ensued with the joint rule of the Catholic Monarchs was followed by the annexation of the Kingdom of Granada and the Kingdom of Navarre. The crown also built a large colonial empire in the Americas after the arrival of Columbus to the New World in 1492.
The foreign relations share the Bangladeshi government's policies in its external relations with the international community. The country pursues a moderate foreign policy that places heavy reliance on multinational diplomacy, especially at the United Nations and World Trade Organization (WTO). Since independence in 1971, the country has stressed its principle of "Friendship towards all, malice towards none" in dictating its diplomacy. As a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, Bangladesh has tended to not take sides with major powers. Since the end of the Cold War, the country has pursued better relations with regional neighbours.
Baridhara is an upscale residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located on the east of and north east of Gulshan across Gulshan-Baridhara Lake. It has special zones designated for diplomats, and many of the city's foreign embassies and high commissions are situated here. There are mainly three areas diplomatic zone mainly in the south-west portion, general residential area in eastern portion and an adjacent DOHS area in north-east portion.
Bangladesh-United States relations are the bilateral relations between the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the United States of America. For the United States, Bangladesh is the 38th largest goods supplier and 60th largest export market. For Bangladesh, the United States is the largest export market. The two countries signed a bilateral investment treaty in 1986. U.S. companies are the largest foreign investors in Bangladesh. The U.S. government is the leading contributor of humanitarian assistance in response to the Rohingya crisis. Both nations have announced similar views for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Bangladesh has nurtured amicable relationships with all nations, prioritizing the enhancement of the socio-economic well-being of its people.
Bangladesh–South Korea relations refer to the diplomatic and bilateral relations between the countries of Bangladesh and South Korea. In 1974, South Korea opened its embassy in the capital Dhaka, with the latter nation opening its embassy in 1987.
Bangladesh–Germany relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Germany. Germany maintains an embassy in Dhaka, and Bangladesh has an embassy in Berlin.
Bangladesh and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1971. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim country, whereas Bangladesh is the world's fourth largest Muslim country. They are partners in the United Nations and various multilateral organisations, particularly in international peacekeeping, the Developing 8 Countries, the Non-Aligned Movement, the World Trade Organization and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Bangladesh has an embassy in Jakarta, whereas Indonesia has an embassy in Dhaka. Official diplomatic relations were established in 1972 after Indonesia became one of the first Muslim countries to recognise independent Bangladesh.
Bilateral relations between Argentina and Bangladesh have remained friendly since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1972. Argentine writer Victoria Ocampo voiced support for the Bangladesh cause during the War of Liberation.
Bangladesh–Mexico relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Bangladesh–Greece relations refer to the bilateral relations of Bangladesh and Greece. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in March 1972, when Greece became one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh.
Bangladesh–Oman relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Oman.
The Embassy of Japan in Dhaka is the diplomatic mission of Japan in Bangladesh. Naoki Ito is the current ambassador of Japan in Bangladesh who was appointed on October in 2019.
Bangladesh–Sweden relations refers to interstate relations between Bangladesh and Sweden. Bangladesh maintains an embassy in Stockholm, a Swedish embassy is located in Dhaka.
Georgia–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Georgia has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy office in Tbilisi. Georgia and Spain have shared the historical name "Iberia" in their territories: Iberia and the Kingdom of Iberia (Georgia).
North Korea–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. North Korea opened an embassy in Spain in 2014, although the embassy does not engage in consular affairs as there are no North Korean civilians currently residing in Spain. Spain does not have an embassy in North Korea, but its embassy in South Korea operates for matters related to Spanish citizens who intend to travel to North Korea. In addition, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends its registration at the Seoul embassy, given the possibility that relations between the two Koreas, already delicate, may worsen at any time. That is why Spain considers the entire territory of North Korea as a risk zone for Spanish citizens traveling to this country.
Bangladesh–Norway relations refers to interstate relations between Bangladesh and Norway. Espen Rikter-Svendsen is the ambassador of Norway to Bangladesh. Norway has an embassy in Dhaka.