Pakistan High Commissioner Meets Jamaat Ameer to Discuss Trade and Investment
Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider paid a courtesy call on and held a meeting with Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Leader of the Opposition in the Bangladesh Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, on Monday (October 19).
The meeting took place at 11am at the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition at 29 Minto Road in the capital.
The discussions covered a range of issues of mutual interest, including strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, expanding trade and investment, enhancing cooperation in education and research, and promoting cultural exchanges.
Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Muhammad Wasif and Political Counsellor Kamran Dangal were present at the meeting. Ali Ahmad Mabroor, a member of the Leader of the Opposition’s Advisory Committee on Foreign Affairs, also attended.
During the meeting, Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider said his country was keen to advance relations with Bangladesh with a forward-looking approach. Noting that ties between the two countries had been moving in a positive direction recently, he said bilateral trade had increased and several visits had taken place among officials at various levels.
The high commissioner also briefed the Leader of the Opposition on ongoing activities under the Knowledge Corridor project. The recent visit of a delegation of Bangladeshi academics to Pakistan was also discussed. The meeting was informed that the delegation had gained insights into Pakistan’s advanced educational infrastructure and system during the visit and had expressed satisfaction with the experience.
The participants emphasised expanding trade and investment opportunities between the two countries, strengthening joint cooperation in education and research, and exploring new avenues for cultural exchange.
They also expressed hope that continued communication and positive initiatives would further strengthen the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The meeting was held in a cordial, positive and friendly atmosphere.
