Islamabad : Bangladesh’s Adviser on Religious Affairs, Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. He was accompanied by Md Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan. The Prime Minister warmly welcomed Dr. Hossain and his delegation and noted that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh were deeply rooted in shared history, cultural ties, and familial affinities.
Expressing satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations including people-to-people contacts, academic exchanges, trade and economic relations, he stressed that relations between the two countries should continue to grow from strength to strength.
Fondly recalling their meetings in New York and Cairo, the Prime Minister lauded the visionary leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and his role in poverty alleviation, as well as his desire to strengthen Pakistan, Bangladesh ties.
Dr. Hossain thanked the Prime Minister for receiving him and noted that the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh are underpinned by historical linkages and common faith.
Dr. Hossain also handed over a letter from Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus addressed to the Prime Minister, conveying condolences over the loss of lives and property caused by the floods in Pakistan and offering relief assistance.
Both sides also discussed the prospects of early resumption of direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that both countries would continue to exchange high-level visits to sustain the existing momentum in bilateral relations. In this regard, the Prime Minister, reiterated his invitation to the Chief Advisor to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at his convenience. The Bangladeshi side also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Chief Advisor and the government of Bangladesh.
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