In a significant political development for Pakistan, the government of Pakistan has announced that Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is going to visit two important neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Notably, Pakistan is facing significant challenges in its relations with Afghanistan after the Taliban came in power. On the other hand, its relations with Bangladesh have somewhat improved after Muhammad Yunus took over as the head of the interim government in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh demands US$ 4.32 billion, apology for 1971 genocide from Pakistan
Bangladesh on Thursday raised the issue of financial claim to the tune of USD 4.32 billion from Pakistan as a fair share from the assets of undivided Pakistan before 1971 besides also seeking a formal apology for the genocide committed by the Pakistani armed forces during the Liberation War.
The issues were raised during the Foreign Secretary-level Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) held in Dhaka between the two countries after a gap of 15 years.
Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin led the Bangladesh delegation while the Pakistani side was represented by its Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. During the meeting, Bangladesh also demanded USD 200 million – the foreign aid from countries and agencies to East Pakistan – during the extremely deadly Bhola cyclone.
Bangladesh, Pakistan hold Foreign Office Consultation after 15 years
Bangladesh and Pakistan held a foreign secretary-level Foreign Office Consultation here after a gap of nearly 15 years and discussed the entire range of bilateral issues focusing on trade ties.
The meeting took place days ahead of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Dhaka.
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin and Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led their respective sides during the Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) held at the state guest house Padma, state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) said. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the entire range of bilateral issues focusing on trade ties between the two nations, the BSS said.
(With inputs from agencies)
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