Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has reflected on the enduring friendship with Mexico, pointing to future opportunities for collaboration in defense, agriculture, air services, renewable energy, technology, pharmaceuticals, and disaster management.
He highlighted the cultural and societal affinities that bind the two nations and emphasised how the bilateral partnership has matured with purpose over the past five decades, expanding across trade, culture, and education.
The Ambassador underscored both countries’ shared commitment to championing the Global South, advancing climate action, and addressing development challenges.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City hosted a diplomatic reception and photo exhibition titled “Breaking the Silence” at historic Museum of Muralism in Mexico City on August 28 to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Mexico.
The exhibition will remain open until December 2025, said the Embassy in a media release on Friday.
Director General of Mexican Foreign Ministry Fernando González Saiffe; Director General of Education, Policy and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education, Graciela Báez Ricárdez; and Director of the Museum of Muralism, Gloria Falcón joined the event.
Ambassadors and diplomats from Australia, the United States, Russia, China, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Cuba, Portugal, Honduras, Costa Rica, Kazakhastan Ireland, Indonesia and other countries, government officials, academics, members of the visiting Bangladesh National Defence College delegation, and the Bangladeshi community in Mexico also attended the celebration.
Fernando González Saiffe emphasized the importance of people-to-people connections in strengthening bilateral ties.
Praising the photo exhibition for deepening cultural understanding, he expressed hope to see a reciprocal exhibition of Mexican art in Bangladesh in the near future.
Graciela Báez Ricárdez highlighted the many similarities between Bangladesh and Mexico, underscoring the vital role of education and culture in driving inclusive development.
She commended the exhibition for showcasing Bangladesh’s cultural heritage in Mexico.
Dr Shahidul Alam noted how Mexican audiences—from renowned artists to ordinary citizens—have warmly embraced his work, reflecting the openness and vibrancy of Mexican culture.
He recalled visits by leading Mexican artists Pedro Meyer and Graciela Iturbide to Bangladesh, highlighting the rich artistic exchanges between the two nations.
These connections, he emphasized, show that despite distance and language, Bangladesh and Mexico share deep cultural affinities grounded in creativity, solidarity, and a common human spirit.
The evening paid tribute to the powerful work of Dr Shahidul Alam, whose exhibition “Breaking the silence” embodies the spirit of truth and justice.
Ambassador Mushfiq and Dr. Alam personally guided the guests through the exhibition, offering insights into the stories behind the photographs.
