Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a bilateral meeting on Thursday with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, where he underscored the importance of collaborative efforts to identify new opportunities for economic partnership.
This discussion occurred during the D-8 Summit, where the Prime Minister highlighted the significant potential for enhancing trade across various sectors, including chemicals, cement clinkers, surgical instruments, leather products, and information technology.
The meeting was characterized by a warm atmosphere, reflecting the strong goodwill and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, as noted in a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office.
During the conversation, Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized the historical, religious, and cultural connections that bind the two nations. He conveyed Pakistan’s strong interest in strengthening bilateral ties, especially in trade, cultural exchanges, and fostering people-to-people interactions.
He also expressed appreciation to Bangladesh for its recent initiatives aimed at facilitating trade and travel between the two countries, which included the removal of the requirement for 100% physical inspection of consignments from Pakistan and the elimination of the special security desk at Dhaka airport that was previously set up to screen Pakistani travelers.
Additionally, the Prime Minister thanked Bangladesh for abolishing the extra clearance process for Pakistani visa applicants.
The two leaders conveyed their contentment regarding the recent positive strides in their bilateral relations and highlighted the growing frequency of high-level interactions.
They concurred on the necessity to broaden and intensify cooperation across all areas of shared interest, stressing the importance of coordinating efforts to achieve development goals that benefit both parties.
The leaders recognized the significance of fostering people-to-people connections and cultural exchanges, which include increased interactions among artists, athletes, academics, and students.
They expressed satisfaction with the recent visit of the Bangladesh Cricket Team to Pakistan and a concert by a Pakistani artist held in Dhaka.
Both parties committed to enhancing collaboration within various multilateral platforms, including the D-8.
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