Cairo (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
In the meeting held on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit, the premier emphasized the need for both nations to work together to tap into the vast potential for expanding trade in multiple sectors including chemicals, surgical goods, IT, cement, and leather.
The meeting underscored the long-standing friendship and shared history between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
PM Shehbaz highlighted the cultural and religious bonds that tie the two nations.
He expressed Pakistan’s commitment to boosting bilateral cooperation, especially in trade and cultural exchanges.
The prime minister also expressed appreciation for Bangladesh's recent actions aimed at easing trade and travel barriers, including removing the requirement for a full inspection of Pakistani shipments and lifting special security measures for Pakistani travelers at Dhaka airport.
Moreover, Bangladesh had also simplified the visa process for Pakistani applicants.
Both leaders took note of the growing frequency of high-level exchanges between the two countries and expressed their satisfaction with the positive direction in which their bilateral relations were heading.
They agreed that enhancing cooperation in a range of areas, from trade to cultural interactions, was essential for mutual progress.
The importance of fostering people-to-people connections was also highlighted, including facilitating exchanges of artists, students, and sports figures.
PM Shehbaz and Dr. Yunus welcomed recent developments like the Bangladesh cricket team’s visit to
Pakistan and a concert by a Pakistani artist in Dhaka, seeing them as symbols of strengthening ties.
The two sides agreed to collaborate more closely on multilateral platforms such as the D-8, aiming for broader regional cooperation.
