NEW YORK (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tariq Rahman, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The two sides agreed to further strengthen trade and economic ties between their countries.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s House on Thursday, the two Prime Ministers conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh and expressed complete satisfaction with the positive progress made in this regard.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Bangladeshi leadership on assuming the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
He also reiterated Pakistan’s full support for Bangladesh’s efforts to promote the UN Charter and its global objectives.
On this occasion, Shehbaz Sharif expressed a firm commitment to making relations with Bangladesh based on mutual interest stronger, deeper, and more dynamic.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tariq Rahman warmly welcomed the goodwill expressed by the Pakistani leadership.
Expressing satisfaction over the steadily improving relations between the two brotherly nations, he voiced a strong desire to further enhance cooperation with Pakistan across various sectors.
During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the need to strengthen ties in trade, investment, education, tourism, and people-to-people contacts, and agreed to undertake joint initiatives.
The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global affairs and highlighted the importance of maintaining continuous coordination and cooperation at all global and multilateral forums, including the United Nations.
It is worth noting that significant progress has recently been observed in normalizing diplomatic and economic relations and restoring trade ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
This direct meeting between the two Prime Ministers during the 81st session of the United Nations will prove to be a significant step toward opening new avenues for regional cooperation in South Asia and fostering trade partnerships.
