Bangladesh Excessive Commissioner declares direct flights with Pakistan

To additional strengthen bilateral ties, Bangladesh’s Excessive Commissioner to Pakistan introduced plans to start direct air providers between Bangladesh and Pakistan. In keeping with The Categorical Tribune, Mohammad Iqbal Hussain was talking at a press convention in Peshawar on Saturday (January 26, 2025).

Mr. Hussain emphasised the deep and historic relationship between the 2 international locations and expressed the intention to provoke direct flights to facilitate journey and connectivity. He famous that such a transfer would improve cooperation in numerous sectors, together with tourism, schooling and commerce. Nevertheless, no timeline for the direct flights was introduced.

The Excessive Commissioner additionally highlighted the rising commerce and diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, stating that these ties would proceed to develop stronger.

He underscored Bangladesh’s dedication to freedom of expression, noting how social media has empowered the youthful era to voice their rights, contributing to a sturdy tradition of free speech within the nation.

Moreover, Mr. Hussain identified the huge funding alternatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, notably within the healthcare and industrial sectors, encouraging companies to discover these avenues.

He additionally talked about the demand for Bangladeshi merchandise in Pakistan, with commerce ongoing between the 2 nations by way of delivery routes linking Chittagong and Karachi, though the quantity stays modest.

The Excessive Commissioner additionally touched on the upcoming elections in Bangladesh and reiterated his nation’s deal with financial improvement as a key precedence.

He concluded by commending Pakistan’s Air Power for its distinctive capabilities within the defence sector, in response to The Categorical Tribune report.

Ties between the 2 nations have proven marked enchancment because the downfall of Sheikh Hasina Wajid’s authorities. Just lately a senior Military officer of Bangladesh visited Pakistan and individually met the providers chiefs to discover cooperation within the defence sector.