Pakistan seeks early resumption of direct flights with Bangladesh

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof on Tuesday requested Bangladesh for easing visas for Pakistani nationals to Bangladesh for further advancing the trade and economic relations between the two countries and enhancing people-to-people contact.

He also underscored the need for early resumption of direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan by either Bangladeshi or Pakistani airlines.

The envoy paid a courtesy call on the Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the interim government Md Touhid Hossain today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the issues.

Referring to his meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, High Commissioner Maroof assured the full support of the Government of Pakistan in any initiative to reinvigorate the SAARC and expressed hope that Bangladesh and Pakistan will continue to work closely at other multilateral fora.

The High Commissioner expressed hope that the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Chief Adviser would be meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming UNGA in New York, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The envoy congratulated the Adviser for Foreign Affairs on his appointment as the Foreign Affairs Adviser.

He referred to the congratulatory messages of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to the Chief Adviser and reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of Pakistan to work with the interim government of Bangladesh for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan emphasized the need to strengthen relations between the two countries.

He emphasized the necessity of resuming the activities of the existing bilateral mechanisms like Foreign Secretary-level Consultations and Joint Economic Commission.

The Foreign Affairs Adviser also underscored the significance of strengthening bilateral relations and assured to extend necessary cooperation for further advancing the ties.

He also emphasized the importance of revitalizing SAARC to foster strong regional cooperation for the benefits of the peoples of the region.