High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof on Tuesday made a courtesy call on Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna.
During the meeting he underscored the necessity for reinvigorating the trade and economic relations and people to people contacts between the two countries. He expressed willingness and emphasised the importance for strengthening bilateral relations as well as cooperation at multilateral platforms.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus called for the revival of the SAARC for enhanced regional cooperation in an effort to boost economic cooperation in the South Asian region.
He said SAARC could be a model of relationships like the European Union. “We must work together for mutual benefits,” he said.
During the meeting, the Pakistan high commissioner conveyed that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the people of the country were deeply perturbed by the devastation caused by the ongoing floods in Bangladesh. He said Pakistan stands ready to assist Bangladesh.
The Pakistan high commissioner requested easing visa procedures for Pakistani citizens to Bangladesh and direct flights between the two countries.
He highlighted the necessity for increased engagement on the existing bilateral mechanism between the two countries.
He also congratulated Bangladesh on its men’s cricket team’s maiden Test victory against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
