Two leaders agreed that greater regional cooperation could play a vital role in uplifting the lives of the people of South Asia


Islamabad: Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed that there is a need to work closely for the progress and prosperity of the people of both the countries.
The understanding to this effect reached during telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday.
During the conversation, the two leaders further agreed that greater regional cooperation could play a vital role in uplifting the lives of the people of South Asia.
The Prime Minister congratulated Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming the office of Chief Adviser and lauded his contribution to the socio-economic development of Bangladesh.
He expressed sympathies over the devastation caused by the recent floods in Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of revitalizing bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in different domains.
Noting the historical, religious, and cultural bonds between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Prime Minister expressed a keen desire to boost commercial relations, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people contacts.
On the occasion, Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh Government Professor Muhammad Yunus thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the telephone call.

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