Bangladesh enters intro PCA with EU aims bilateral cooperation

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) aimed at strengthening comprehensive bilateral engagement across multiple sectors.

The Secretary (East and West) of the Foreign Ministry, Dr Md Nazrul Islam and Deputy Managing Director (Asia & Pacific) of the European Union, Paola Pampaloni signed the agreement from their respective sides at a function in Brussels on Monday.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, and High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas were present.

The PCA is expected to provide a structured foundation for enhancing cooperation between Bangladesh and the European Union in areas of mutual interests.