In a significant development, Bangladesh`s Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, met with Pakistan`s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif today in Cairo, Egypt.
The meeting took place during the D-8 summit at a local hotel. The details of the meeting were shared by the Chief Adviser’s team on his verified Facebook page.
The leaders had a productive discussion, agreeing to strengthen the relationship between their two countries by boosting trade, cultural exchanges, and sports.
They also expressed a desire to enhance cooperation in new areas such as the sugar industry and dengue management.
During the conversation, Yunus and Sharif discussed the expansion of SAARC activities and other matters of shared interest.
The press wing of the Chief Adviser shared that the two leaders agreed on several important steps to improve bilateral relations.
Additionally, Professor Yunus updated Prime Minister Sharif on the government`s ongoing reforms and the plan to hold general elections by mid-2026.
He also mentioned that he is leading a commission to engage in discussions on these reforms.
This meeting marks a positive step toward closer ties and cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan in a range of critical areas.
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