The high-level dialogue between Pakistan and Bangladesh has resumed after a 15-year hiatus. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch will participate in the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Dhaka on April 17. This marks the first meeting of high-level delegations between the two nations in over a decade.
Bangladesh will be represented by Foreign Secretary Mohammad Jashimuddin at the FOC. The discussions will cover all areas of mutual interest, although a specific agenda is yet to be finalized.
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Bangladeshi High Commissioner Mohammad Iqbal Hussain Khan stated that Pakistan is keen on enhancing trade relations, especially if their products are competitively priced. Pakistan is interested in supplying products like cotton. Direct air connectivity between the two countries will also be discussed.
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Discussions on Arms Purchases from China
This visit will also involve discussions on revised structural agreements between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Topics will include defense cooperation, purchasing fighter jets from China, training mechanisms, and student exchange programs. The meeting holds significance for intelligence cooperation partnerships.
These developments are significant for India as diplomatic relations are evolving among Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure. India is closely observing and evaluating these shifts.
