Shafiqur calls for sustained diplomacy to end West Asia war

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider met Bangladesh Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman on Monday, with the two sides exchanging views on regional developments and bilateral relations between the two countries.

During the meeting, Shafiqur appreciated Pakistan’s peacebuilding efforts to resolve the conflict in West Asia, stressing the need for sustained dialogue and diplomacy to end the war and alleviate the suffering of the people.

Haider thanked the opposition leader and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace in the region and beyond.

He also briefed Shafiqur on the progress of bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including health, education, trade, culture and people-to-people contacts.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations.