ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen trade and economic cooperation, underscoring their intent to strengthen bilateral relations.
This came during a telephonic conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Sunday.
“They reviewed Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration across multiple sectors,” it said.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser H.E. Md. Touhid Hossain.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 25, 2026
The two sides also exchanged views on current regional and international developments and underscored the importance of sustained engagement to advance shared interests and promote regional peace and prosperity, the statement added.
Pakistan and Bangladesh are experiencing a rapid warming of relations, marked by increased defence, economic, and diplomatic engagement since late 2024, driven by political shifts in Bangladesh.
High-level visits, including Pakistani Deputy PM Dar’s visit to Dhaka, and increased dialogue signal a new era of partnership, with both nations seeking stronger security cooperation.
When Pakistan’s Deputy Ishaq Dar landed at Dhaka airport on August 23, it was the first time in 13 years that such a senior Pakistani official had visited Bangladesh.
His visit symbolised a breakthrough after months of diplomatic and military engagements between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Relations have warmed rapidly since the August 2024 ouster of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after a violent uprising.
New Delhi has angered Dhaka by not accepting its repeated requests to extradite the former Bangladeshi premier.
Earlier this month, Bangladesh Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan visited Pakistan and held meetings with the country’s military leadership.
On January 8, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
He also held talks with Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Khan and discussed the possible procurement of the JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed with China.
On January 11, Ishaq Dar met with Bangladesh’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Md Touhid Hossain, on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah and reviewed bilateral ties.
