A crucial bilateral meeting was held between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81).
The summit meeting took place on Thursday (September 24, 2026) on the 34th floor of the UN Headquarters Secretariat Building in New York. During the discussion, both leaders expressed their intent to enhance overall bilateral relations, boost economic cooperation, and work together on regional issues.
The high-level talk covered in-depth discussions on long-standing trade, economic collaboration, and strategic geopolitics between the two nations. Both Prime Ministers reaffirmed their strong commitment to advancing bilateral ties based on mutual respect, understanding, and comprehensive cooperation.
Additionally, the potential revival and functioning of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), expanding bilateral trade, and conducting joint projects for public welfare were discussed. Both sides agreed to maintain regular diplomatic contact and institutional dialogue on matters of mutual concern.
