Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, M. Ishaq Dar, is set to make an official visit to Bangladesh in February 2025, a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations. Dar, who also serves as Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, aims to foster greater cooperation between the two nations, focusing on trade, cultural exchanges, and security issues.
This visit follows recent dialogues at international forums and builds on the establishment of direct air and sea routes between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The trip is seen as an opportunity to mend past relations and explore new avenues for collaboration in the changing geopolitical landscape of South Asia.
Both countries have expressed interest in strengthening their ties, especially with Bangladesh undergoing political transitions and Pakistan looking to expand its diplomatic reach. Discussions during the visit are expected to include economic partnerships, with Dar’s background in finance potentially playing a key role in these talks.The exact dates of the visit are yet to be announced.