Bangladesh, Turkey agree in principle to sign MoU for information exchange

Bangladesh and Turkey have reached a
decision in principle to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for knowledge
sharing, information exchange and technical cooperation in modern information
management.
The decision was
taken during a bilateral meeting between Professor Burhanettin Duran, Director
of Turkey's Presidential Communication Directorate and Information and
Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan, held on the sidelines of the second
day of the International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM) in Istanbul
yesterday (28 March), according to a message.
Ambassador of
Bangladesh to Turkey M Amanul Haq also attended the meeting. The two sides
discussed in detail the exchange of modern information management systems and
strategies.
Under the proposed MoU, Bangladesh
Television (BTV), Bangladesh Betar, and Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) will
work closely with their Turkish counterparts to enhance technical expertise and
professional standards.
Earlier on the
second day of the visit, Minister Swapan held a courtesy meeting with Turkey's
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, where both sides emphasised strengthening
bilateral ties and cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
The minister also
met senior officials of Turkey's state news agency, Anadolu Agency, where
discussions focused on news exchange and institutional collaboration between
the two countries' key news agencies.
Minister Swapan is
expected to conclude his visit and return to Bangladesh on 30 March.
















