Amid bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan witnessing an increase in recent times, Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan has announced plans to start direct air services between both countries. According to Pakistani media, Bangladesh envoy to Pakistan Mohammad Iqbal Hussain said that direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan will facilitate travel and connectivity.
While the timeline of the start of air services was not revealed, Hussain noted that the start of air services between Pakistan and Bangladesh “will enhance cooperation in various sectors including tourism, education and trade.”
He also highlighted the growing trade and diplomatic relations between both countries, emphasizing that these ties would continue to strengthen.
Bangladesh envoy highlights Dhaka’s ‘Dhaka speech commitment’
The Bangladesh envoy also highlighted Dhaka’s “commitment to expression”, adding how social media has “empowered” the younger generation to express their rights, contributing to a robust culture of “freedom of expression” in the country.
Pointing out the vast investment opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially in the healthcare and industrial sectors, he encouraged exploration of these avenues.
In what can be termed as his effort to seek export avenues in Pakistan, the Bangladesh High Commissioner also mentioned the demand for Bangladeshi products in Pakistan, with trade ongoing between the two nations through shipping routes linking to Chittagong and Karachi, although the volume remains modest.
The High Commissioner also mentioned the upcoming elections in Bangladesh and reiterated his country’s focus on economic development as a key priority.
He recognized the “Pakistan Air Force for its capabilities” in the defense sector, according to the Express Tribune report. Bilateral ties between Dhaka and Islamabad have shown notable improvement since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster from power in Bangladesh.
ISI Dhaka Delegation Visits: Report
Also, according to a report, Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has sent a four-member delegation to Bangladesh’s Dhaka. The report claims that one of the top ISI officials, General Shahid Amir Afsar, accompanied by other senior officials of the agency, is currently in Bangladesh. Earlier, it was reported that the military delegation from Dhaka also visited Rawalpindi and met the chiefs of the army, air force and navy.
(With inputs from PTI)
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