Pakistan calls for forward-looking partnership with Bangladesh

DHAKA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the need to strengthen the deep-rooted cultural, spiritual, and familial ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, calling for a renewed spirit of cooperation between the two nations.

During his official visit to Dhaka, the foreign minister highlighted centuries of shared traditions and Islamic heritage, saying Pakistan recognizes and respects the sovereign choices of the Bangladeshi nation, and expressed hope for relations defined by unity rather than division.

Emphasizing the importance of people-to-people engagement, Dar noted the positive momentum in recent bilateral exchanges, economic collaboration, and cultural dialogue.

He urged both countries to work together in addressing pressing regional as well as global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and security threats, while also reinvigorating regional cooperation through the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

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“We must work together to create an environment where youth from Karachi to Chattogram, Quetta to Rajshahi, Peshawar to Sylhet, and Lahore to Dhaka join hands to face these challenges and realize their shared dreams,” he said.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity, he invited Bangladeshi stakeholders—including the government, academia, media, and youth—to actively contribute to a new era of partnership. “Our hearts are open and our intent is most sincere,” he stressed, adding that future generations deserve a relationship rooted in respect, cooperation, and shared opportunities.

Earlier, the foreign minister was received by a delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) led by Akhtar Hossain. During the discussion, he appreciated the NCP leadership’s vision for reform and social justice and emphasized the need for greater interaction between the youth of the two countries