, Jan. 9 -- Bangladesh and European Union have finalised the text of the comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) and once signed, it will serve as the "legal and political foundation" for the strategic and long-term relationship between Bangladesh and the EU.

The two sides think It will help strengthen relations in many policy areas, from human rights and governance to trade, investment, environmental sustainability and climate change as well as food security, energy, transport and science, technology and innovation.

Moreover, Dhaka on Thursday said the agreement will also be a significant milestone as Bangladesh moves towards becoming the first South Asian country to sign a PCA with the European Union.

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