Tarique, Shehbaz call for stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan cooperation

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif held discussions on Thursday on bilateral ties, regional and international developments and opportunities for greater cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting took place at the UN Headquarters on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to a release from the Prime Minister’s Press Wing.

The two leaders reviewed different aspects of Bangladesh-Pakistan relations and exchanged views on matters of shared interest, along with regional and global issues and possible areas of cooperation aimed at benefiting the people of both countries.

They stressed the need to strengthen relations through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation.

The prime ministers also highlighted the importance of keeping regular communication and dialogue on issues of common concern.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, State Minister Humaiun Kobir and Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Irene Khan attended the meeting.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other senior officials accompanied Shehbaz Sharif.