Dhaka: Federal Interior Minister and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting in Dhaka with Bangladesh's Minister for Youth and Sports, Local Government and Rural Development Asif Mahmood. During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation for the promotion of sports, particularly cricket and the development of umpiring programs.
Mohsin Naqvi extended an invitation to Bangladeshi umpires to receive training in Pakistan. Discussions were also held on increasing collaboration in women's cricket development programs. It was decided in the meeting that a formal agreement will be signed between the PCB and BCB for the promotion of sports. The two sides also emphasized the need for joint initiatives related to youth skills development and employment opportunities. Discussions also covered higher education, scholarship programs and sharing experiences in the field of education. Cooperation in the field of solar energy innovation was also discussed.
Mohsin Naqvi briefed the Bangladeshi Minister on Pakistan's secure identity document systems particularly NADRA's robust and secure infrastructure. Minister Asif Mahmood expressed strong interest in NADRA's system. Mohsin Naqvi invited a Bangladeshi delegation to visit NADRA and a high-level delegation from Bangladesh will soon visit Pakistan for this purpose.
Mohsin Naqvi highlighted that the majority of the populations of both Pakistan and Bangladesh comprise youth. He emphasized that the promotion of sports activities can provide significant opportunities for youth development. This meeting reinforces the hope of taking multidimensional relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh to new heights, particularly in the areas of youth, sports, education, and renewable energy.
The meeting was also attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bangladesh, Mahboob Alam; Secretary Local Government Rezaul Maqsood; Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistani High Commission, Muhammad Wasif; Head Coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team, Mike Hesson; Team Manager, Naveed Akram Cheema; and other senior officials.