Pakistan-Bangladesh Ties are entering a new era of cooperation and goodwill as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar embarks on a long-awaited official visit. From the outset, this visit signals renewed political dialogue, expanded trade opportunities, and shared regional ambitions.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan-Bangladesh Ishaq Dar has begun a milestone two-day trip to Bangladesh—marking the first visit by a Pakistani foreign minister since 2012. The trip, which ran from August 23 to 24, 2025, underscores Pakistan’s commitment to revitalizing ties with its neighbor after years of diplomatic stagnation The Express TribuneNew AgeGeo TV.
Upon landing in Dhaka, Dar was welcomed by senior Bangladeshi officials, including Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam and others New AgeGeo TV. His schedule includes meetings with Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Adviser for Foreign Affairs Touhid Hossain, and Adviser for Commerce SK Bashir Uddin, during which a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues will be discussed The Express TribuneNew Age.
Pakistan-Bangladesh Dar’s engagements included meetings with several political groups—from the youth-led National Citizen Party (NCP), which he praised for its reform-minded vision, to Jamaat-e-Islami and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). These sessions centered on cultural exchanges, political engagement, and strengthening bilateral cooperation based on mutual respect and benefit The Express TribuneGeo TVDawnArab News.
At a reception held by the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, Dar lauded the deep cultural and historical bonds binding the two countries, urging joint action on regional challenges like climate change, security, and youth cooperation. He emphasized a “forward-looking” relationship and called for revitalizing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) DawnArab NewsGeo TV.
Other notable developments include Bangladesh’s desire to increase trade with Pakistan, especially in textiles, sugar, and youth exchanges. Discussions are underway for several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), including a visa-free arrangement for diplomatic and official passport holders, collaborating media and foreign service institutes, and an agriculture partnership Arab NewsNew AgeGeo TV.
Pakistan-Bangladesh Additionally, this visit builds on recent defense cooperation. Earlier, a high-ranking Bangladesh Army general visited Pakistan to discuss regional security and defense tie-ups The Express Tribune. New transport links like direct sea cargo shipping from Karachi to Chittagong and planned direct flights have already strengthened trade infrastructure The Express TribuneArab News.
- Historic High-Level Visit: Pakistan-Bangladesh First Pakistani foreign minister to visit Bangladesh in 13 years (since 2012) The Express TribuneGeo TV.
- Broad Diplomatic Outreach: Dar engaged with multiple political groups and emphasized youth and cultural diplomacy The Express TribuneGeo TVDawn.
- Trade & Agreements: Bangladesh is looking to deepen economic ties; MoUs are in the pipeline on trade, visas, media, and agriculture Arab NewsNew AgeGeo TV.
- Regional & Cultural Vision: Pakistani leadership reaffirmed shared heritage and called for SAARC renewal DawnArab NewsGeo TV.
- Growing Defense & Transport Links: Talks are underway across defense, maritime shipping, and air connectivity The Express TribuneArab News.
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