PM Shehbaz, Bangladeshi premier discuss bilateral ties, regional developments at UNGA
Reaffirms longstanding ties in meeting with Lebanese PM, calls for immediate cessation of hostilities
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in their relationship. Prime Minister Shehbaz congratulated Bangladesh on taking over the Presidency of the 81st UNGA and pledged Pakistan's support for Bangladesh's efforts to advance the United Nations' objectives.
Prime Minister Rahman reciprocated the sentiment, expressing satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral ties and highlighting his government's keen desire to strengthen Bangladesh-Pakistan relations. The leaders also discussed regional and global developments, emphasizing the importance of continued coordination at multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations.
Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Lebanon's sovereignty, political independence, unity, and territorial integrity. The two leaders called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, adherence to ceasefire arrangements, and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Lebanese territory.
They also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including high-level exchanges, trade and investment, defense, and institutional linkages.
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