Bangladesh-Pakistan Economic Commission Meeting to be Held in Dhaka

Bangladesh and Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the forthcoming 9th meeting of the Joint Economic Commission, scheduled to be held in Dhaka on 27 October 2025, after a considerable gap.

The two countries expressed satisfaction that the two sides have recently made progress in several areas of cooperation, including the simplification of visa procedures and resumption of air connectivity.

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Imran Haider paid his maiden courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, both sides noted with appreciation the recent engagements and exchange of high-level ministerial visits between the two countries, including the visit of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Bangladesh in August 2025, the successful holding of the 6th Foreign Secretary–level Bilateral Consultations in Dhaka in April 2025.

They also discussed various bilateral issues and the importance of strengthening collaboration across multiple sectors.

The Foreign Affairs Adviser assured the High Commissioner of all possible cooperation during his tenure in Bangladesh.