Pakistan keen to boost bilateral ties with Bangladesh: Envoy

The remarks came during a courtesy meeting with Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

Political Counsellor of the Pakistani High Commission Kamran Dangal was also present at the meeting, which was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.

During the meeting, the envoy said relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan have been progressing positively in recent times, noting an increase in bilateral trade and a number of visits by military and civilian officials from both countries.

He also informed the opposition leader that a delegation of Bangladeshi academics recently visited Pakistan and expressed satisfaction with the country’s education system.

Imran Haider highlighted the success of a Pakistani education fair held in Dhaka last month and said Pakistan plans to provide scholarships to 500 Bangladeshi students over the next five years in phases.

According to him, 74 Bangladeshi students have already travelled to Pakistan under the programme.

The high commissioner said efforts are underway to expand academic exchanges between universities of the two countries and further consolidate the ongoing “Knowledge Corridor” initiative.

He also proposed the formation of a parliamentary friendship group and called for stronger engagement between the legislatures of Bangladesh and Pakistan.

During the meeting, Shafiqur Rahman conveyed his appreciation to the Pakistani government through the high commissioner for what he described as Pakistan’s historic role in facilitating a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

The two sides discussed issues of mutual interest and expressed optimism about further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the coming years, reports UNB.