ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on Friday to congratulate him on the party’s historic and significant victory in the general elections, on behalf of Pakistan’s government and people.
“The Prime Minister extended an invitation to Mr. Tarique Rahman to undertake a visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience. The invitation was reciprocated by Mr. Rahman. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days to work for the betterment of the two peoples,” according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
PM Sharif recalled the historic brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reaffirmed his resolve to work with Bangladesh’s leadership to enhance mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation and promote regional peace, progress, and respect for each other’s sovereign equality.
“The Prime Minister also congratulated the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the general elections, that reflected the democratic ideals and values espoused by the Bangladeshi nation,” the statement added.
During the conversation, both leaders fondly recalled Begum Khaleda Zia and paid tribute to her remarkable contributions to Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, bringing the people of both countries closer.
