Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has started an important two-day visit to Dhaka, becoming the first Pakistani foreign minister to travel to Bangladesh in more than a decade. The last such visit took place 13 years ago, which makes this trip a significant moment in the history of relations between the two countries.
The purpose of the visit is to strengthen ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, especially after relations began to improve last year following political changes in Dhaka. During his stay, Ishaq Dar will meet with several important Bangladeshi leaders, including Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. These meetings are expected to focus on areas such as trade, cultural exchanges, and regional cooperation. Officials have also hinted that a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) are likely to be signed during the visit.
This trip is not happening in isolation. It follows a series of recent diplomatic steps that show both countries are serious about moving forward. These include the decision to allow visa-free travel for government officials as well as the establishment of direct trade agreements. Such measures are being seen as the foundation for stronger and more stable relations in the future.
By making this visit, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is opening a new chapter in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations. It reflects a desire from both sides to put aside the difficulties of the past and to work together in building trust, boosting economic opportunities, and cooperating more closely within the region.
