Bangladesh, Pakistan Premiers Hold Bilateral Meeting at UN Headquarters

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Publish : 25 Sep 2026, 05:55 PM

A bilateral meeting takes place between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. -PMO Photo

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday discussed various aspects of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, alongside regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The two leaders held the bilateral meeting at the Secretariat Building of the United Nations Headquarters on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to PM's Assistant Press Secretary KM Nazmul Haque.

During the meeting, the two premiers exchanged views on matters of common interest, regional and global developments, and potential areas of cooperation for the welfare of the peoples of both nations.

They underscored the importance of further advancing Bangladesh-Pakistan relations based on mutual respect, mutual understanding and cooperation.

The two leaders also stressed the need for regular communication and dialogue on matters of shared concern.

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