Dar and Yunus discuss revival of Pak-Bangladesh relations

Leaders discuss developments in the region and the prospects of cooperation; deals signed to deepen trade, economic ties as well as boost cultural exchanges

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Pakistan and Bangladesh have expressed their resolved to revive the old connections between the two countries.

The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus during his landmark visit to Dhaka on Sunday.

According to a post on X by the Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar called on Yunus and apprised him of the developments during his trip. The pair discussed “recent developments in the region and the prospects of regional cooperation.”

The Foreign Office described Dar's two-day visit - the first by a Pakistani foreign minister to Bangladesh in 13 years-as a “significant milestone” in bilateral relations.

The discussion focused on restoring longstanding connections between Pakistan and Bangladesh, strengthening youth engagement, increasing regional connectivity, and expanding trade and economic cooperation.

“The discussions focused on reviving longstanding connections, promoting youth engagement, improving connectivity, and enhancing trade and economic cooperation,” the Foreign Office added.