Bangladesh and Trinidad and Tobago signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday to establish a framework for regular bilateral consultations, with Bangladesh highlighting energy cooperation as a key focus area for immediate engagement.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs SM Sobers signed the agreement in New York, according to a official press release received today.

Humaiun Kobir explained that the mechanism would enable both nations to periodically assess their bilateral relationship, advance economic, commercial, technical, scientific, and cultural partnerships, and exchange viewpoints on regional and global developments.

He identified energy as one of the most promising avenues for near-term collaboration and requested Sobers' backing to facilitate an early technical-level meeting between key organizations from both countries.

According to the official release, potential participants from Trinidad and Tobago could comprise the National Gas Company, Atlantic LNG, Phoenix Park Gas Processors, alongside a fertilizer or ammonia manufacturer.

Additionally, Humaiun Kobir sought Trinidad and Tobago's backing to maintain international focus on the Rohingya situation, particularly during its upcoming 2027-2028 tenure on the UN Security Council.

He emphasized that Bangladesh maintains shelter for over 1.2 million displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar despite shrinking global aid allocations, reiterating the necessity for their voluntary, safe, dignified, and lasting repatriation to their homeland.

Highlighting sports as a shared cultural bridge, Humaiun Kobir proposed bilateral sports exchanges encompassing youth and women's cricket, sports administration, coaching, and sports science.

Both dignitaries voiced confidence that the newly signed MoU would provide a more structured and meaningful direction to their enduring bilateral friendship.