Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider sees opportunities to expand Bangladesh-Pakistan economic ties through trade, investment, medical tourism, healthcare and education.
DHAKA, October 15: Pakistan sees opportunities to expand economic ties with Bangladesh through greater cooperation in trade, investment, medical tourism, healthcare, education and cultural exchanges, Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider has said.
He expressed hope that bilateral relations would continue to develop on the basis of mutual trust and cooperation, with stronger engagement in areas of shared interest.
Haider made the remarks during a meeting with Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju at the Pakistan High Commission in Gulshan, Dhaka, on Wednesday night.
The AB Party issued a press release on Thursday detailing the meeting.
The discussions covered Bangladesh-Pakistan relations, trade and investment, healthcare, education and regional cooperation.
Both sides also exchanged views on regional peace and stability, including Pakistan’s inclusion in the Mecca Agreement, according to the press release.
Haider shared his positive experiences during his tenure in Bangladesh and appreciated the hospitality of the Bangladeshi people. He reiterated his optimism about expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic and social sectors.
The high commissioner also thanked the AB Party delegation for expressing solidarity and enquiring about the well-being of his family following a fire at his residence.
Mohammad Wasif, deputy high commissioner of Pakistan, attended the meeting.
The AB Party delegation included General Secretary Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, Joint General Secretary Barrister Zubair Ahmed Bhuiyan, Abdullah Al Mamun Rana and Barrister Abbas Islam Khan.
