|| Diplomatic Desk: H.E. Ms. Listyowati, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ms. Shama Obaed Islam, MP, Hon’ble Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.The Ambassador congratulated the Hon’ble State Minister on her assumption of office and conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the Government of Indonesia to the newly elected Government of Bangladesh.The Hon’ble State Minister welcomed the Ambassador and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendly relations between Bangladesh and Indonesia. Both sides noted that the two countries will celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, which would provide an opportunity to further deepen bilateral cooperation.During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to expand cooperation in areas including trade and investment, energy, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides also discussed the progress of the Bangladesh–Indonesia Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) negotiations and emphasized the importance of concluding the agreement at an early date.The Hon’ble State Minister sought Indonesia’s support for Bangladesh’s bid to become an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner and also requested continued support for Bangladesh in international forums, including the Presidency of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (2026–2027).Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Bangladesh–Indonesia relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries.