DHAKA, Bangladesh: The High Commissioner for Pakistan Imran Ahmed Siddiqui met the Minister of Commerce of Bangladesh Tipu Munshi in Dhaka on Wednesday.
While recognizing the potential for growth in bilateral trade and investment, the two sides agreed to further strengthen existing commercial relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The High Commissioner proposed the early holding of the next session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC).
Imran Ahmed Siddiqui further informed the Bangladeshi Minister of Commerce that as a goodwill gesture, Pakistan had removed all visa restrictions for Bangladeshi citizens. This should facilitate trade between the two countries.
The two sides agreed to encourage bilateral contacts including between private sectors for the promotion of commercial relations.