Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Costa Rica has expressed its support for Bangladesh's upcoming candidacy as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, as the two countries seek to strengthen relations across all potential areas.

Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico with concurrent accreditation to Costa Rica, recently held a "very warm and productive" meeting with Arnoldo Andre Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica.

"During our discussions, we covered a wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues, including visa waivers for diplomatic and official passport holders," Ambassador Mushfiqul said in a brief message following the meeting, shared via his verified Facebook page.

They also discussed ways to stre...