DPM Dar calls for stronger regional cooperation in landmark Bangladesh visit

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed his commitment to enhance relations with Bangladesh, emphasizing the joint cultural, historical and regional bonds of the countries.

During his two -day official visit to Dhaka, Dar addressed the reception held in his honor at the Pakistan High Commission on Saturday. The visit has been remarkable in 13 years as before by a Pakistani Foreign Minister in Bangladesh.

Addressing the event, Dar thanked the Bangladesh government for the invitation and hoped about the future prospects of bilateral cooperation.

“Our countries have brotherly relations in history and culture,” said Dar.

He added, “Over the past one year, our relations have made significant progress, and we look forward to deepening engagement in many fields.”

FM Dar emphasized the need for maximum cooperation in trade and education, pointing to a wide range of mutual benefit.

Highlighting regional issues, he praised the role of Bangladesh in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and called for a revival of the organization to meet the current challenges.

“For the development of the region, SAARC should make it more efficient,” he said, emphasizing the importance of working together to address shared concerns such as climate change and security risks.

The DPM also noted that the people of both countries want peace, stability and prosperity in the region, adding that Pakistan wants to engage with all stakeholders in Bangladesh.

During his two -day visit, a meeting was held with a delegation of Bangladesh Jamaat -e -Islami as part of his interaction with various political stakeholders.

In a post on X, Foreign Affairs spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan said the delegation was headed by Deputy Aamir Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Tahir.

“There were two major areas of Pakistan -Pakistan Bangladesh relations and recent progress in the region,” the FO spokesman said.

The DPM praised the courage and perseverance of JI leaders and workers, facing difficulties and difficulties.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Minister received a delegation of National Citizens Party (NCP) headed by Mr Akhtar Hussain.

During the debate, the DPM appreciated the vision of the NCP leadership for reforms and social justice. He emphasized the need for more interaction between the youth of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

For their part, the delegation members informed the DPM of various aspects of political mobilization across the country in 2024.

Read the statement, the two sides also discussed the possibility of promoting cultural exchange between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the coming days.

Later, DPM Dar met a delegation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), chaired by its secretary general Mirza Fakhr Islam Alamgir.

The FO spokesman said the meeting was held in a pleasant atmosphere.

Read the statement, “DPM expressed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Bangladesh on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.”

He added that regional cooperation significantly featured these debates, during which the main role of Bangladesh in the establishment of SAARC was fondly recognized.

The FO spokesman said that the leaders also considered the high -level talks of the past between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

FM Dar’s visit, from August 23 to August 24, came in response to the invitation of the Bangladeshi government, and he meets the country’s chief adviser Professor Mohammad Younus, and Foreign Affairs Advisor.

After the landing, FM Dar was welcomed with Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary for Bangladesh, Bangladesh, Imran Haider and other senior Bangladeshi officials.

During his visit, the two countries are expected to sign several trade agreements.

The Foreign Minister’s visit is against the backdrop of the heat relations between Islamabad and Dhaka, since Prime Minister Hussein-who fled India-after a large student rebellion led by students.

Since then, Pakistan and Bangladesh launched maritime trade last year, which in February expanded the government’s trade with the government. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has also organized a number of interactions with Bangladesh’s Younis.

Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday held talks in Dhaka, where he agreed to set up a joint commission to increase trade and investment.

One day ago, top military commanders from both countries also met in Pakistan.

Last month, Islamabad and Dhaka reached a major diplomatic development, agreeing to give a visa -free entry to diplomatic and government passport holders.

The agreement comes during a high -level meeting between Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Home Minister Lt Gen (Rate) Jahangir Alam Chaudhry.

Earlier in April, Pakistan and Bangladesh welcomed the launch of direct shipping between Karachi and Chittagong and emphasized the need to resume direct airlines.

The development took place on April 17 during the sixth round of the Secretary for Foreign -level consultation (FSLC) in Dhaka. The two sides also expressed satisfaction over the progress made in travel and visa facilities.

The talks, which began after 15 years, were led by Pakistan Amana Baloch and Bangladesh Secretary Foreign Secretary Amana Baloch and Bangladesh, and they were kept in a pleasant atmosphere and reflects a joint commitment to revive bilateral engagement.