According to the sources, the two leaders shook hands and exchanged brief pleasantries during the meeting. The interaction is being seen as a notable diplomatic moment.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, passed away at the age of 80. Her funeral drew world leaders to Dhaka, including Ayaz Sadiq and Jaishankar. Security was tight as her body was carried through the city with national honors.

During Speaker NA Sardar Ayaz Sadiq's visit to the Parliament of Bangladesh to inscribe remarks in the condolence book placed for the Late Begum Khaleda ZIa, in the presence of foreign ministers and delegates of different countries, the Indian External Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar… pic.twitter.com/kBi6vnOIIC

— National Assembly 🇵🇰 (@NAofPakistan) December 31, 2025

The meeting is the first such contact since May 2025, when Pakistan and India fought a short but intense conflict. The clash followed the Pahalgam incident, which triggered cross-border fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. India blamed Pakistan for an attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a claim Pakistan strongly denied. Islamabad said India’s version of events was “replete with fabrications”.

During the four-day conflict, both sides used jets, missiles, artillery, and drones, causing dozens of deaths. A ceasefire was later reached with US mediation.

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Pakistan said it shot down seven Indian fighter jets, including Rafale aircraft. India admitted “some losses” but rejected the claim of seven jets being downed. Political tensions also spilled into sports. During the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, Indian players reportedly avoided shaking hands with Pakistani players in multiple matches, including the final. Similar incidents were reported in women’s matches, junior tournaments, and other ACC events, raising questions about sportsmanship amid political strain.