HYDERABAD: Malaysia and Bangladesh have made significant progress in negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA), agreeing to hold a second round of talks in January and aiming to conclude the deal by the end of 2027.
In a statement, the Bangladesh Commerce Ministry said the first round of negotiations concluded in Dhaka on Thursday after three days of discussions.
Working groups from both countries examined draft texts covering various chapters of the proposed agreement, including trade in goods and services, investment, digital trade, customs and rules of origin.
Dr Rashidi Said, a senior official of the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI), led the Malaysian delegation at the Dhaka talks.
