Diplomatic Correspondent: Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider met Bangladesh Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman, MP, on Monday, discussing bilateral relations, regional developments and diplomatic efforts to restore peace in West Asia.

During the meeting, Dr Shafiqur Rahman appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He stressed the importance of sustained dialogue and diplomacy to end the war and ease the suffering of people affected by the conflict.

The Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer underscored the need for continued diplomatic engagement to address regional tensions and prevent further humanitarian suffering, according to a press release issued by the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka.

High Commissioner Imran Haider thanked the opposition leader for his remarks and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace in the region and beyond.

He also briefed Dr Rahman on the progress of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh in several key areas, including health, education, trade, culture and people-to-people contacts.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in relations between the two countries and exchanged views on ways to strengthen their existing cooperation.

The meeting comes amid continuing diplomatic engagement between Dhaka and Islamabad to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across multiple sectors.

The discussions highlighted the importance of dialogue, mutual understanding and people-to-people exchanges in strengthening relations between the two South Asian neighbours, while also underscoring shared concerns over regional peace and stability.