Manila: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Mr. Khalilur Rehman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila.

They reviewed the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Bangladesh relations and the renewed impetus provided by the Deputy Prime Minister's visit to Bangladesh last year. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.

They welcomed growing engagement between the two countries, including enhanced people-to-people contacts and improved connectivity following the commencement of direct flights this year, and agreed to sustain this positive trajectory.

They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.