Bangladesh–Malawi relations
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Bangladesh–Malawi relations are the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Malawi. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were officially established in 2012, primarily due to former Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika's desire to build strong relations with Bangladesh.[http://mwnation.com/bangladesh-pledges-to-invest-in-malawi/ Bangladesh pledges to invest in Malawi |The Nation Online] Both the countries are members of Group of 77, Non-Aligned Movement and Commonwealth of Nations.
Areas of cooperation
Trade and social development have been identified as potential areas of cooperation. As Malawi is a major producer of cotton which is an essential raw material for Bangladesh's textile industry,{{Cite web |url= http://mwnation.com/malawi-wants-to-protect-local-cotton-industry/ |title=Malawi wants to protect local cotton industry |website= mwnation.com, The Nation Online |access-date=2014-01-13 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140113234825/http://mwnation.com/malawi-wants-to-protect-local-cotton-industry/ |archive-date=2014-01-13 |url-status=dead }} Bangladesh is keen to invest in Malawi in this sector. Bangladesh's progress in social development sectors like women empowerment and poverty reduction has been identified as a role model for Malawi to replicate.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thebangladeshchronicle.com/2012/03/malawi-keen-to-expand-bilateral-trade-relations-with-bangladesh/ |title=Malawi keen to expand bilateral, trade relations with Bangladesh {{!}} The Bangladesh Chronicle |access-date=2014-01-13 |archive-date=2014-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014151102/http://www.thebangladeshchronicle.com/2012/03/malawi-keen-to-expand-bilateral-trade-relations-with-bangladesh/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://www1.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=234562$date=2012-03-15&dateCurrent=2012-03-18 |title=Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) |access-date=2014-01-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113210202/http://www1.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=234562$date=2012-03-15&dateCurrent=2012-03-18 |archive-date=2014-01-13 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=16-03-2012&type=Malawi-keen-to-boost-trade-ties&pub_no=86&cat_id=5&menu_id=10&news_type_id=1&index=3|title=daily sun daily sun - Metropolisdaily sun - Metropolis - Malawi keen to boost trade ties|work=daily sun}}
See also
References
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