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Settle issues of 1971 to move forward bilateral relations: CA to Pak PM

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Settle issues of 1971 to move forward bilateral relations: CA to Pak PM
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Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to settle the issues of 1971 to help Dhaka move forward with its relationship with Islamabad. 

"The issues have kept coming again and again. Let's settle those issues for us to move forward," he said during a meeting with Pakistan premier Shehbaz Sharif at a hotel in the Egyptian capital of Cairo on the sidelines of the D-8 summit. 

Sharif said the 1974 tripartite agreement involving Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India settled things, "but if there are other outstanding issues," he would be happy to look at them. 

Prof Yunus said it would be nice to resolve things "once and for all for the future generations." 

They agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries through increased trade, commerce, and exchange of sports and cultural delegations. 

The two leaders also expressed their desire to extend cooperation in new areas like sugar industry and dengue management, according to a message received here, reports BSS.

Prof Yunus and Sharif discussed issues related to mutual interest, including the revival of the SAARC - a key feature of the foreign policy announced by the Chief Adviser after he took over as the head of the Bangladesh's interim government. 

The 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate also spoke about his government's plan to carry out "essential reforms" and hold the general election before mid-2026. 
 
He said he is leading a consensus-building commission to hold dialogue on the reforms. 
 
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a strategic relationship between Dhaka and Islamabad.
 
"We are really looking forward to strengthening our relationship with our brother-in-country Bangladesh," Sharif said. 

He hailed Prof Yunus for his initiative to revive SAARC and urged Bangladesh to work on the possibility of holding a summit of the regional body. 

"This is a top priority," Prof Yunus told Sharif. 

"I am a big fan of the idea of SAARC. I keep harping on the issue. I want a summit of SAARC leaders even if it is only for a photo session because that will carry a strong message," he said. 

The Pakistan premier offered technical support to better manage Bangladesh's state-run sugar mills. 

He condoled the deaths from the dengue outbreak in Bangladesh and added Dhaka could benefit from Pakistan's experience in combating the disease.
 
"Our fight against dengue in Punjab about a decade ago was hailed as world class. We can send a delegate to Bangladesh for sharing our experience with Bangladeshi officials," he said.
 
Prof Yunus thanked Sharif for his support and hoped Pakistan and Bangladesh would continue these efforts.
 
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh Chief Adviser's Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi were, among others, present on the occasion. 

Siddiqi invited Pakistan foreign minister Dar to visit Bangladesh in February on his way to Malaysia, and he accepted the offer.  

Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif also invited Prof Yunus to visit their country at his convenience.

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque

 

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