Bangladesh, Oct. 28 -- Turkey wants enhanced trade relations with Bangladesh to substantially push up the bilateral trade volume between the two countries, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Wednesday.

"Turkish President (Recep Tayyip Erdogan) is committed to enhancing ties with Bangladesh. Trade should exceed US$ 2 billion," he told reporters at State guesthouse Padma referring to his recent discussion with the Turkish President.

Last year, the bilateral volume stood at $935.8 million. Turkey mainly imports jute yarns and twine, jute manufacturers knitwear, woven garments, leather and ceramics from Bangladesh. Its main export items to Bangladesh include iron and steel construction material, cotton, milk and milk products, machines...