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Bangladesh and Pakistan Express Hope for Rescheduled Deputy Prime Minister Visit

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Bangladesh and Pakistan are holding out hope that a postponed visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar to Bangladesh will take place soon. The visit was initially set for April 27-28, 2025, but was rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The development comes as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate following a recent terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Key Takeaways:

  • The postponement of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar's visit to Bangladesh was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan on April 24, citing unforeseen circumstances.
  • High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof met with Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin to discuss the rescheduled visit and regional issues.
  • The two countries expressed satisfaction with the successful conclusion of the sixth round of foreign secretary-level bilateral consultations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, held in Dhaka on April 17.
  • The high commissioner briefed the foreign secretary on the importance of continued follow-up and further work by relevant authorities on areas and issues discussed during the FS-level bilateral consultations.
  • Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasized Bangladesh's support for peace in South Asia and its commitment to easing tensions between India and Pakistan through dialogue.
  • Bangladesh and Pakistan are also working on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a high-level business delegation from Pakistan currently visiting Bangladesh.
  • The Bangladesh-Pakistan Business Forum is being held in Dhaka, focusing on specific products.

Statistics:

  • 26 tourists killed in a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last week.
  • 7 people killed and 16 wounded in a bombing in a former stronghold of Pakistani Taliban.
  • 6th round of foreign secretary-level bilateral consultations between Bangladesh and Pakistan was held in Dhaka on April 17.
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar was initially scheduled to visit Bangladesh on April 27-28, 2025.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
  • High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof
  • Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh
  • Dawn
  • The Daily Star

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