LAHORE: High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Pakistan, Suhrab Hossain
called on the Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here on
Thursday, discussed matters of mutual interest and cooperation in
various sectors.
Talking to High Commissioner of Bangladesh,
Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that Bangladesh is a friend of Pakistan
and brotherly Islamic country and there is a need to promote trade and
economic cooperation between the two countries. He said that Bangladesh
has made remarkable progress in socio-economic sectors, the credit of
which goes to its leadership. He said that a joint working group should
be constituted to explore the prospects of increasing cooperation in
various sectors between Punjab and Bangladesh.
He said that
exchange of cultural, educational and trade delegations for promotion
of trade relations between the two countries are of great importance.
He said that Pakistan is facing serious problem of terrorism and the
nation has written a new history by rendering sacrifices in the war
against terrorism. He hoped that with the power of unity, the country
would be purged of the menace of terrorism and made a haven of peace.
High
Commissioner of Bangladesh Suhrab Hossain said that friendly and
brotherly ties exist between Bangladesh and Pakistan and exchange of
delegations of students and traders is necessary for promotion of trade
and economic cooperation between the two countries. He said that direct
air links between Dhaka and Lahore would enhance bilateral trade
relations. Online
