'Shared commitment to strengthen ties': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif dials Bangladesh's chief advisor Yunus

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh's chief advisor, Prof Muhammad Yunus, during which they exchanged Eid ul-Fitr greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Sharif highlighted the upcoming visit of Pakistan’s deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister to Dhaka on April 22, accompanied by a trade delegation. He also reiterated his invitation to Yunus to visit Pakistan and invited a Bangladeshi cultural troupe, including legendary singer Runa Laila, to perform in Pakistan.
In a post on X, Sharif said, "Had a pleasant telephone conversation with H.E. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. Exchanged Eid ul-Fitr greetings and reaffirmed our shared commitment to further strengthen Pakistan-Bangladesh ties. Looking forward to DPM/FM’s visit to Dhaka on 22 April accompanied by a trade delegation. Reiterated my cordial invitation to Dr. Yunus to visit Pakistan at his convenience and invited a cultural troupe from Bangladesh to come to Pakistan, with the legendary Ms. Runa Laila."


Expressing optimism about future relations, Sharif said, "The future looks bright for Pakistan-Bangladesh ties, Inshallah."