Antonio Alessandro, the Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam, PSC, G—the Defense Advisor to the Prime Minister—to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation between Bangladesh and Italy. The meeting was held on Sunday (October 18, 2026) at the Defense Advisor’s office in the Armed Forces Division at Dhaka Cantonment. The two sides held productive discussions on their long-standing, friendly bilateral relationship and expressed interest in further expanding cooperation between their armed forces. Key topics included strengthening the defense sector, exchanging military training and expertise, providing technical and technological support, and exploring the procurement of modern military equipment and defense materiel. They also discussed Bangladesh and Italy’s roles in United Nations peacekeeping operations, along with future cooperation and joint training exercises. The Defense Advisor highlighted the historic friendship between Bangladesh and Italy, emphasizing the Italian government’s continued support for developing Bangladesh’s defense industry and enhancing its armed forces’ capabilities. The Italian Ambassador reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to its partnership and mutual cooperation in modernizing the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Both sides expressed hope that such high-level engagement would further strengthen military relations and expand the overall bilateral partnership between the two nations. (ICE NEW DELHI)

Fonte notizia: Business to Bangladesh