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Pak-Bangladesh Political Talks Resume After 13 Years in Dhaka
After 13 years, Pakistan & Bangladesh resume political consultations in Dhaka. Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch leads the Pak delegation; FM Ishaq Dar to visit Dhaka April 22–24.
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by News Desk
2025-04-16
Pak-Bangladesh Political Talks Resume After 13 Years in Dhaka

Bilateral political consultations between Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to resume after a 13-year break. Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to lead Pakistan’s delegation in the talks scheduled for Thursday.

Upon arrival, Amina Baloch was welcomed by Ishrat Jahan, Bangladesh’s Director General for South Asia, signaling a warm diplomatic reception. The meeting will mark the first formal consultation between the two countries since 2012.

Both countries’ foreign secretaries will head their respective delegations, discussing a wide array of issues including mutual relations, the regional situation, and opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation.

The renewal of this diplomatic channel is being hailed as a positive step toward normalizing and strengthening ties between Islamabad and Dhaka — two nations with complex historical relations but shared economic and regional interests.

The foreign secretaries’ meeting will be followed by a high-level visit from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, scheduled for April 22 to 24. His visit will focus on advancing economic ties and fostering deeper political engagement between the two South Asian neighbors.

Diplomatic observers are optimistic that the resumption of these consultations will lead to increased collaboration in trade, education, regional peace, and people-to-people contact — paving the way for improved bilateral relations.

This long-overdue interaction comes amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, where regional stability and economic partnerships are becoming increasingly vital.

 
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