ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received the High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, for a courtesy call on Friday.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the growing engagement between Pakistan and Bangladesh across various domains. While fondly recalling his warm and productive interactions with Dr. Mohammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, including their last meeting in Cairo on the margins of the D-8 Summit last December, he expressed satisfaction at the revival of various bilateral mechanisms between the two sides. He stressed upon the importance of maintaining this momentum to carry forward their bilateral ties. He emphasized that bilateral cooperation in political, economic, and cultural spheres needed to be further strengthened. He also maintained that Pakistan was keen to enhance trade and people-to-people contacts with Bangladesh.
Noting the desire of the leadership of both countries to strengthen bilateral ties, the Bangladesh High Commissioner briefed the Prime Minister on various steps being taken by both countries to facilitate travel, trade and connectivity. He also expressed his desire to continue working hard for further strengthening of the historic bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister wished the High Commissioner success in his assignment, while assuring him of full support in the discharge of his responsibilities, and expressed confidence that his tenure would continue to witness positive developments in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations.
