Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is keen to enhance trade and people-to-people contacts with Bangladesh. Talking to High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan in Islamabad, he expressed satisfaction over the growing engagement between Pakistan and Bangladesh across various domains. 

The Prime Minister 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 also emphasized that bilateral cooperation in political, economic and cultural spheres needed to be further strengthened. 

Noting desire of the leadership of both the 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.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)