DHAKA: Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday on a four-day official visit to enhance economic cooperation between the two South Asian States.
He was warmly received by Sk. Bashir Uddin, Adviser for Commerce of Bangladesh, and Imran Haider, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh, upon his arrival in Dhaka, an official statement said.
The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and enhancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
During his stay, the Commerce Minister will hold high-level meetings with his Bangladeshi counterpart, senior government officials, and leading business representatives to explore new avenues of collaboration in trade and investment.
Bilateral ties
This renewed urban partnership comes against the backdrop of a broader diplomatic warming in 2025 between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
On August 16, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties during his meeting with the High Commissioner.
The minister emphasised expanding collaboration in politics, trade, and cultural domains, particularly in media, film, and digital content.
“Media cooperation is not just policy, it’s a pathway to bring our people closer,” Tarar stated, stressing the role of cultural exchange in building regional harmony.
Reconnection and progress
The revival of Foreign Office Consultations earlier this year -after a 15-year pause – was a turning point in the diplomatic reset.
High-level engagements followed, including meetings between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, as well as defence and trade breakthroughs.
Meanwhile, strategic cooperation on counterterrorism, visa-free access for diplomats, and new trade agreements further solidified ties.
