Islamabad:Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to enhance collaboration in manufacturing, textiles, and other areas of mutual economic interest, focusing on stronger linkages between the private sectors of both countries. This agreement was reached in a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and a high-level Bangladeshi delegation led by Finance Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir in Islamabad.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Finance Minister warmly welcomed the delegation and emphasized the importance of strengthening economic engagement and institutional cooperation. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to exchange views on mutual economic interests and shared development priorities.
During the discussions, perspectives on the global economic environment, challenges facing developing economies, and the importance of maintaining macroeconomic stability while pursuing sustainable and inclusive growth were exchanged. Economic reforms, fiscal management, investment promotion, and measures to strengthen economic resilience were also covered.
Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir shared Bangladesh's economic priorities and reform initiatives aimed at promoting investment, industrial development, and employment generation. Both parties acknowledged the value of exchanging experiences and best practices to address common economic challenges and advance their development objectives.
The meeting explored opportunities for enhanced bilateral trade, investment, industrial cooperation, and connectivity. The Finance Minister welcomed the proposal for closer institutional engagement, particularly in public financial management and debt management, and expressed Pakistan's willingness to share its experiences and facilitate technical-level exchanges between the relevant institutions of the two countries.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular dialogue and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation through continued engagement and exchange of expertise in areas of mutual interest.