DHAKA: Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) related to trade, security and administrative training programs. The MoUs were signed during Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Bangladesh.
The FM is currently in Dhaka, leading a high-level delegation in bilateral talks with Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi delegation is being headed by Bangladesh Advisor on Foreign Affairs Muhammad Towhid Hussain. As per sources familiar with the bilateral talks, so far, the discussions have covered a range of bilateral, regional, and international issues.
During the talks, both sides have also discussed matters related to economic and trade cooperation, regional connectivity, and the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). High-level officials from various sectors of both countries are participating in the discussions.
The six MoUs and agreements that have been signed so far include:
- An agreement on visa free travel for diplomats and government officials of both countries.
- An MoU between the Foreign Service Academies of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- An MoU between the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) and Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).
- An MoU between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad and the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies.
- An MoU to establish the Pakistan-Bangladesh Trade Joint Working Group.
- An MoU on cultural exchange programs (2025–2028).
The documents were signed under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Advisor Muhammad Towhid Hussain.
In a separate meeting, the two leaders further discussed trade, economic matters, and regional and global developments. Topics included the activation of SAARC, the situation in Palestine, and the Rohingya issue. Both sides expressed a commitment to enhancing bilateral relations.
Advisor Hussain also hosted a luncheon in honor of Deputy Prime Minister Dar.
