Key points
- This was their second meeting in less than 5 months
- Both sides expressed satisfaction over bilateral relations
- The two countries’ historical linkages were highlighted
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Advisor for Foreign Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh Touhid Hossain met on Saturday on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
This was their second meeting in less than five months.
“The meeting took place in a cordial environment, reflecting the fraternal sentiments from both sides,” a statement issued by Pakistan’s foreign affairs ministry said.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the “upward trajectory” of bilateral relations.
They agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.
The meeting took place in a cordial environment, reflecting the fraternal sentiments from both sides.” – Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The deputy prime minister highlighted the two countries’ historical, religious and cultural linkages.
He expressed Pakistan’s desire to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas of trade and people-to-people relations.
Improvement in ties
Earlier this month, Pakistan’s Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia & Pacific) Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui met Bangladesh Secretary of Commerce Mahbubur Rahman in Dhaka, the APP news agency reported.
The meeting discussed various aspects of bilateral economic and trade relations.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum of these relations. They also discussed prospects of further enhancing these relations in coming days.
The additional foreign secretary also called on the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Jashim Uddin.
Both sides reviewed the current state of Pak-Bangladesh bilateral relations, “which are mutually beneficial and based on mutual respect and shared values”.
