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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday at the State Guest House Jamuna.
The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, boosting trade, youth-to-youth exchanges, increased education and cultural exchanges and revitalising regional cooperation through SAARC, said a spokesman for the CA Office.
Deputy Prime Minister Dar conveyed greetings from Pakistan's Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. "Our Prime Minister sends you his best wishes," he said.
Professor Yunus warmly reciprocated, recalling past exchanges with Prime Minister Sharif.
"Every time Prime Minister Sharif and I met, we spoke about SAARC. Our visions are aligned, and SAARC remains a top priority for both of us," the Chief Adviser noted, while also extending greetings to the Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan.
Underscoring opportunities for collaboration and expanding trade ties, Deputy Prime Minister Dar remarked: "I feel our two economies are complementary. There are many areas where we can work together."
He also praised Professor Yunus's contributions to poverty alleviation and community empowerment, saying, "Bangladesh is fortunate to have a Head of Government like you - a leader who inspires the world."
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