New Delhi, April 20 -- Bangladesh has been pursuing its "peaceful foreign policy" for maintaining positive bilateral ties with every nation, which has undoubtedly contributed to many of our diplomatic achievements over the years. The recent two-day visit by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to Dhaka (April 7-8) provided a chance to strengthen our connections with the country of South America ahead of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's July visit to Brazil.

Not long after the country's independence announcement on December 16, 1971, Brazil established diplomatic ties with Bangladesh on 15th May 1972. Brazil's footballing fame has made it a popular name in Bangladesh. The relationship now has to evolve into bilateral, all-encompassing re...