Dhaka, April 22 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has emphasised that although Bangladesh and African countries collaborate extensively in multilateral settings, there is a pressing need to establish regular bilateral political consultations.

She said such initiatives would further deepen mutual understanding and help unlock the full potential of partnerships across a wide range of sectors.

The State Minister held a series of bilateral meetings in Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday on the margins of the "Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa", reinforcing Bangladesh's growing engagement with African nations under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Her discussions with African counterparts ...