Chief Adviser agrees to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan

Dhaka, April 29, 2025: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday agreed to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan to boost trade and commerce and increase the exchange of scholarship programs for students.

The Chief Adviser laid emphasis on opening an embassy of Azerbaijan in Dhaka and launching a direct flight between Dhaka and Baku when Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elnur Mammadov met him at the State Guest House Jamuna this afternoon.

“For Bangladeshi students, Azerbaijan is a remote country,” the Chief Adviser told the visiting Deputy Minister, adding that a direct flight would allow Bangladeshi students to pursue studies in the field of energy, while Azerbaijani students would also feel encouraged to learn from Bangladesh’s textile sector.

Professor Yunus said opening an embassy here would also end the visa hassle.

“Increasing your presence in Bangladesh is important for us to have a closer relationship,” said the Chief Adviser.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Azerbaijan, particularly in areas of trade, investment, energy, education, technology, infrastructure and cultural exchanges.

During the discussion, the Chief Adviser recalled his meeting with Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the COP29 held in Baku last November.

He congratulated the Government of Azerbaijan for successfully hosting the COP29 Conference.

He also requested to convey his thanks to President Aliyev for sending a high-level delegation to Bangladesh in line with the decision of their meeting in Baku.

The Chief Adviser urged Azerbaijan investors to invest in Bangladesh and take advantage of Bangladesh’s huge human resources.