Jeddah: Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to work closely on strengthening bilateral ties and advancing regional cooperation for shared prosperity. The consensus was achieved during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Advisor for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh Touhid Hossain. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the 21st extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.

According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar shared a message on X following the meeting, stating that both parties reaffirmed a new momentum in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, expressing optimism about the outcomes of their cooperation across various fields.

Additionally, both leaders expressed their strong solidarity with the just cause of Palestine. They emphasized the urgent need for unhindered humanitarian access, the establishment of a permanent ceasefire, and the achievement of lasting peace through a two-state solution.