Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Prof Muhammad Yunus, have agreed on the “need for closer collaboration” to advance the progress and prosperity of both Pakistan and Bangladesh during a telephone conversation on Friday.
The chief executives of the two South Asian countries also stressed that “greater regional cooperation could play a vital role in uplifting the lives of the people of South Asia,” according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Premier Shehbaz congratulated Prof Yunus on his appointment as Chief Adviser and acknowledged his significant contributions to Bangladesh’s socio-economic development. He also expressed his sympathies over the recent flood devastation in Bangladesh. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as Bangladesh’s interim leader on August 8, vowing to “uphold, support and protect the constitution”.
He flew into the capital, Dhaka, just days after Sheikh Hasina fled across the border to India. During the call, Shehbaz also highlighted the importance of “revitalizing bilateral relations” between the two nations through enhanced cooperation across various domains.
He emphasised the shared historical, religious, and cultural bonds and expressed a “keen desire to boost commercial relations, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people contacts.”
Prof Yunus expressed gratitude for the prime minister’s call, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen ties between the two countries.
