Jessica Morgan:
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansari, the non-resident Ambassador of Bangladesh to Costa Rica, officially presented his credentials to Costa Rican Vice President Dr. Mary Munive Angermuller on Thursday, January 23, 2026, at the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in San José. The ceremonial event included a guard of honor and the national anthems of both nations.
Following the credential presentation, Ambassador Ansari met with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles at a reception held at the National Theater, where the two discussed opportunities for deepening bilateral ties. President Chaves, recalling his earlier visit to Dhaka as a World Bank official, expressed admiration for Professor Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s Nobel Laureate, and acknowledged Bangladesh’s progress in social and economic development.
Ambassador Ansari highlighted key areas for potential collaboration, particularly in ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, and climate adaptation. He emphasized the importance of facilitating business-to-business engagement, and proposed launching talks on a visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, along with easing the visa process for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs.
Later, in a separate meeting with Foreign Minister Arnoldo André Tinoco, the Ambassador reiterated Bangladesh’s interest in expanding trade and labor cooperation, and encouraged Costa Rican firms to consider Bangladeshi manpower for national development. He also sought Costa Rica’s support for Bangladesh’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2031–32).
Foreign Minister Tinoco, while expressing appreciation for Bangladesh’s role in UN peacekeeping, noted Costa Rica’s support for Rebecca Grynspan for a top UN position and emphasized shared global priorities, including democracy and human rights.
Ambassador Ansari also visited MEDIGRAY, a local pharmaceutical firm, encouraging the company to explore import opportunities from Bangladesh, citing the country’s robust pharmaceutical capabilities and international standards.
The envoy concluded his visit by meeting members of the Bangladeshi expatriate community in San José, assuring them of continued support and engagement from the Bangladesh government. The diplomatic visit is being seen as a stepping stone toward revitalized relations and broader cooperation between the two nations.
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