In a telephone conversation, the two leaders agreed that there was a need to work closely for the progress and prosperity of the people of both the countries.

They also agreed that greater regional cooperation could play a vital role in uplifting the lives of the people of South Asia, a PM Office press release said.

The prime minister underscored the importance of revitalizing bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in different domains. Noting the historical, religious and cultural bonds between Pakistan and Bangladesh, he expressed a keen desire to boost commercial relations, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts.

Shehbaz expressed sympathies over the devastation caused by the recent floods in Bangladesh.

Also on August 9, the prime minister felicitated Professor Muhammad Yunus after he had taken the oath of his office.

“Heartiest felicitations to Professor Muhammad Yunus on his swearing-in as Chief Adviser of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.

He had lauded Professor Yunus’ great success in guiding Bangladesh towards a harmonious and prosperous future.

The prime minister had also said that he looked forward to working with him to deepen cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the days ahead.