Pakistan defence minister seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh

DHAKA: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif underlined the affection between the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh and sought stronger ties with Bangladesh. Asif, referring to the cordial ties between the two countries, said that both capitals were keenly working for furthering economic, political, and cultural cooperation. "We value our relations with Bangladesh and look forward to deepening our engagement in various sectors," Geo News quoted Asif as saying.

He was speaking at a reception on Friday to celebrate the 54th National and Independence Day of Bangladesh as the chief guest, hosted by Bangladesh high commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Hussain Khan and his spouse Roushan Naheed. The minister lauded Bangladesh's progress in the socio-economic sector.

He highlighted the historic and cultural relations of Pakistan and Bangladesh, as an important source of proximity between the two brotherly countries.