DPM Dar, Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus discuss trade, regional cooperation

DHAKA (Dunya News) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday during his visit to Dhaka.

The Foreign Office described Dar’s two-day visit—the first by a Pakistani foreign minister to Bangladesh in 13 years—as a “significant milestone” in bilateral relations.

According to a statement posted on X by the Foreign Office, Dar briefed Yunus on developments during his trip, and the two leaders discussed “recent developments in the region and the prospects of regional cooperation.”

“The discussions focused on reviving longstanding connections, promoting youth engagement, improving connectivity, and enhancing trade and economic cooperation,” the Foreign Office added.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser during his visit to Dhaka, reaffirming the commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties, while six agreements were signed between the two countries.

According to the Foreign Office, both sides reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations, including high-level contacts, trade and economic cooperation, people-to-people links, cultural exchanges, education, capacity building, and humanitarian issues.

They also discussed regional and international matters such as the revival of SAARC, the Palestine issue, and the Rohingya crisis.The Pakistani delegation was led by Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, while the Bangladeshi side was headed by Adviser for Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Touhid Hossain. Senior officials from both countries participated in the talks, which covered bilateral relations, economic and trade cooperation, regional challenges, and strengthening collaboration under SAARC.

Later, under the supervision of Dar and Hossain, important agreements and MoUs were signed. In total, six accords were concluded, including: