Dhaka, April 27 -- Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin on Saturday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and highlighted the importance of expanding trade and investment ties between Uruguay and Bangladesh.

He called for stronger economic collaboration, particularly between Dhaka and Mercosur member countries, to enhance mutual prosperity.

The meeting was held at a hotel in Rome, shortly after attending the funeral mass of Pope Francis.

During their meeting, both leaders engaged in discussions on issues of mutual interest, focusing on the current global trade situation and the need to bridge cooperation between Latin America and Asia.

Professor Yunus and Minister Lubetkin also explored strategies to invest in youth an...