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Bangladesh's Prime Minister has signalled renewed openness to Malaysian investment, pitching the nation as an emerging destination with regulatory improvements and fresh commercial opportunities.
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Bangladesh has signalled its ambition to deepen regional integration by pursuing ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner status and joining RCEP, with bilateral trade with Malaysia reaching RM12.18 billion in 2025.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Malaysia on June 22 at the invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The visit marks Rahman's first official bilateral trip since assuming office in February 2026.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is making Malaysia and China his first international stops since taking office, sidestepping India and signalling a recalibration of the nation's regional partnerships and economic strategy.
Nepal's newly elected government, led by 36-year-old former rapper Prime Minister Balen Shah, is pursuing closer engagement with China while managing relations with India. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal's inaugural trip to Beijing signals a pragmatic approach to economic growth.