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Bangladesh, Pakistan FMs meet at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Greenwatch Desk Diplomacy 2026-04-18, 10:37am

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Bangladesh and Pakistan on Friday exchanged views on regional developments, including Pakistan’s role in facilitating the dialogue between the United States and Iran.


Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a meeting with Senator Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister as well as Foreign Minister of Pakistan, on the sidelines of the 'Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026' in Türkiye.

“Pleased to meet Dr Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026," said the Pakistani Foreign Minister after the meeting.

He said they discussed strengthening ties between   Pakistan and Bangladesh, and exchanged views on regional developments, including Pakistan’s hosting of the Islamabad Talks.

"I look forward to our continued positive and forward-looking engagement," Dar added.

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir was also present at the meeting, as seen in photographs shared by the Pakistanis, reports UNB.

The Bangladesh side has not yet shared anything on the meeting.