Bangladesh and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level meeting between Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

The discussion took place on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, both dignitaries expressed satisfaction with the current state of Pakistan-Bangladesh relations.

The dialogue focused on expanding collaboration across diverse sectors, including trade, educational exchanges, and the planning of upcoming high-level visits.

The two leaders also conducted a comprehensive review of recent regional developments, emphasizing the importance of continued diplomatic engagement between the two South Asian nations.

The bilateral talks occurred within the context of an emergency OIC gathering convened to address critical threats to the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The OIC meeting was prompted by Israel's controversial recognition of the ‘Somaliland’ region as an independent state—a move the OIC characterizes as a direct infringement on Somalia's territorial integrity and a violation of international conventions.

Both Adviser Hossain and Minister Dar appreciated the timely nature of the OIC session, which sought to formulate a unified Islamic stance in support of Somalia.

Beyond the immediate regional crisis, the meeting between the Bangladeshi and Pakistani representatives signaled a mutual desire to deepen ties and coordinate more closely on global issues affecting the Muslim world.

Source: UNB