Islamabad keen to boost ties with Dhaka exploring untapped potential

[PakistaniAtBahrain]

As usual, You are imagining things about Kashmiris like many in your country.

i have nothing to say to you.

 

[Samurai_assassin]

As usual, You are imagining things about Kashmiris like many in your country. Pakistan should first think of bringing economic prosperity to its own people. Also, enmity and trade and business should be separated. Trade brings in prosperity for the people and tax money to the govt.

It is focusing on its economy but also facing violence from both India and Afghanistans border. Defence is also a top priority. Yesterday 4 Pak soldiers were killed in an attack on their check post close to the Afghan border.

 

[Al-zakir]

Islamabad keen to boost ties with Dhaka exploring untapped potential

February 12, 02:00 PM UNB NEWS - UNB NEWS

Pakistan committed to SAARC, says Pak envoy

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui has said his country wants to boost ties with Bangladesh by exploring untapped potential and reviving all the old connections saying Pakistan can benefit from Bangladesh’s development.


“I’m fully confident to say that our leadership is fully committed. I got instructions from our leadership,” he told UNB in an interview recently.

The High Commissioner laid emphasis on frequent high-level visits between the two countries and referred to an invitation extended by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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“There’re more commonalities than differences. All the areas are unexplored. So, there’s a huge potential,” High Commissioner Siddiqui said, mentioning that political determination is very, very important on both sides.

He said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran khan has a special place for Bangladesh and he knows a number of people in Bangladesh. “We can achieve a number of milestones under the guidance of Prime Minister Imran khan. We don’t have any problem in creating goodwill,” said the High Commissioner.

Bangladesh has recently reiterated the importance of resolving outstanding bilateral issues with Pakistan, including an official apology from Pakistan for the genocide it committed during Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971.

Bangladesh has also sought completion of the repatriation of stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh and settling the issue of the division of assets. It also made it clear that it cannot forget the atrocities committed by Pakistan in 1971 and the pain will remain there forever.

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Responding to a question, the High Commissioner said he is very much focused on establishing, and first of all revving all those old connections such as Foreign-Secretary-level talks as quickly as possible. The Joint Economic Commission talks have been stalled for long and there are many projects they can discuss if it is revived, he added.

The High Commissioner laid emphasis on exchange of business delegations, direct flights and shipping lines with Karachi. “There’s a lot we can do together.”

“Our economies have radically transformed. We’re happy about the achievements of Bangladesh. We consider it as our own as there’s huge potential to benefit from this growth,” said High Commissioner Siddiqui.

Pakistan's bid to host the 19th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit has failed yet again as it failed to achieve consensus for it in the south Asian region. “We’re committed to SAARC but all the countries have come on the stage with a positive attitude,” said the Pakistan High Commissioner.

He said prosperity and security cannot be exclusive and this is the lesson of the history and lesson of economic development and prosperity. “It has to be inclusive and participatory.”

The High Commissioner claimed that the “strategy of isolating one country” never works as it has to be inclusive and comprehensive. “A lot depends on the attitude of member states.”

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Talking about trust deficit and lack of confidence, High Commissioner Siddiqui said the most important thing is sincerity. “There’re issues in the region. We need to sit and deal with the problems. Those issues have to be accepted and addressed,” he said.

High Commissioner Siddiqui said things are changing in the region and it is important that they sit across and discuss to build on the goodwill that already exists.

Responding to a question on the Rohingya issue, the High Commissioner said their role was very prominent and it was appreciated by the Bangladesh Representative at the United Nations. “The issue should be resolved.”

He said Pakistan is fully in favour of addressing the issue on the basis of justice and laid emphasis on the dignified return of Rohingyas to their place of origin as soon as possible. “Within the OIC, we’re working in the UN and OIC.”

High Commissioner Siddiqui said they support trilateral mechanisms among Bangladesh, Myanmar and China and hoped to see some good outcomes through the mechanism.

Responding to a question over Covid-19 vaccine, he said Pakistan has been working with China and they are also getting vaccines from multiple sources. “It has been a very successful partnership with China.”

Also read:Bangladesh cannot forget Pakistan's 1971 atrocities: PM

On cricket, the Pakistan High Commissioner said the Covid-19 situation made things difficult and hoped to get back to normalcy soon. “We used cricket as an important tool to bring the two nations together,”

He said currently the South African cricket team is visiting Pakistan.

The High Commissioner sees potential in the tourism sector saying they can work together on that front.

“There is nostalgia, goodwill, connections and online music and dramas. Singer Runa Laila is still very popular in Pakistan,” he said adding that the gap, if any, needs to be removed.

The Pakistan High Commissioner invited Bangladeshi businessmen to diversify their businesses and invest in Pakistan, too. “We’ll be very happy to connect them.”

The envoy said he is working on an album on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman putting together his photos taken during Bangabandhu’s visit to Pakistan in 1974.

“I’m trying to collect all of them to make an album out of it. That would also be a part of the historical archive of our two countries,” he said.

Islamabad keen to boost ties with Dhaka exploring untapped potential

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui has said his country wants to boost ties with Bangladesh by exploring untapped potential and reviving all the old connections saying Pakistan can benefit from Bangladesh’s development.

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Pakistan has been ready to restore old brotherhood but Bd will not be ready so long Indian dalal hasina and awami league lurking around.

 

[El Sidd]

Pakistan has been ready to restore old brotherhood but Bd will not be ready so long Indian dalal hasina and awami league lurking around.

The newer ones are even more radicalised against Pakistan

 

[Al-zakir]

SAARC will remain behind unless Pakistan changes its policy towards Kashmir and India. There must be a compromise between the two countries on Kashmir.

Are you implying Pak to abandon Kashmiri on the hand of blood thirsty Hindus?

The newer ones are even more radicalised against Pakistan

They are the decedent of Awami and Hindus.

 

[bluesky]

But we bend over indian soldiers on the LOC all the time yet 7× bigger india that has the full backing of the West and Russia is too weak, powerless and scared to confront Pakistan. Why are india and indians so scared of Pakistan?........

Do you people really think India wants a war against you? It is PA trr\oops that play offensive and IA troops respond only when needed. India wants a strong economy and Pakistan wants may be a strong military.
However, a strong military cannot be sustained for a long period of time unless supported by a strong economy. You can see about the reality whenyour PM is trying frantically to get loans from here and there.

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

Do you people really think India wants a war against you? It is PA trr\oops that play offensive and IA troops respond only when needed. India wants a strong economy and Pakistan wants may be a strong military.
However, a strong military cannot be sustained for a long period of time unless supported by a strong economy. You can see about the reality whenyour PM is trying frantically to get loans from here and there.

So india has no debt and has never taken a loan......... ........do you have ANY evidence that the PA is offensive and the indi army is defensive? If you are not lying then post the links to the evidence here.

 

[bluesky]

It is focusing on its economy but also facing violence from both India and Afghanistans border. Defence is also a top priority. Yesterday 4 Pak soldiers were killed in an attack on their check post close to the Afghan border.

Many things happening today was created by Pakistan itself. Afghanistan does not respect the Durand Line and it may also is seeking Baluchistan to connect with the Arabian Sea.

When Pakistan is in a warlike situation with India Afghanistan made a friendship with it and with the Indian instigation, it creates problems at the border.

Normal diplomacy speaks that make friendship with one when you have two enemies. Pakistan has very successfully made two enemies. Its people like to fight.

So, I do not think any problem except that someday, some bigger country may seek Baluchistan to join with Afghanistan in its north. This is how all the central Asian countries can get access to the sea route without requesting Russia in their north.

It will be a great American success if it happens that way.

So india has no debt and has never taken a loan......... ........do you have ANY evidence that the PA is offensive and the indi army is defensive? If you are not lying then post the links to the evidence here.

India is also taking loans but it spends on developing industries. You cannot deny India has a superior industrial base comparing to its two neighbors.

I wonder if India seeks loans to avoid a national bankruptcy that is happening in the country in its west. Even China refused to extend a loan of $6 billion on the sovereign guarantee. It wants a land guarantee. Your Gwaddar Port is already 40% owned by China.

 

[Desi_Guy]

Yeah, when will India close its embassy in the UK?

India is already the BIGGEST corporate employer of the UK.

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

Many things happening today was created by Pakistan itself. Afghanistan does not respect the Durand Line and it may also is seeking Baluchistan to connect with the Arabian Sea.

When Pakistan is in a warlike situation with India Afghanistan made a friendship with it and with the Indian instigation, it creates problems at the border.

Normal diplomacy speaks that make friendship with one when you have two enemies. Pakistan has very successfully made two enemies. Its people like to fight.

So, I do not think any problem except that someday, some bigger country may seek Baluchistan to join with Afghanistan in its north. This is how all the central Asian countries can get access to the sea route without requesting Russia in their north.

It will be a great American success if it happens that way.

Afghanistan needs Pakistan to survive. It depends on us too much for food, water, resources and sustenance. Currently there are at least 10 million Afghans living and working in Pakistan. Afghanistan is also landlocked. If Pakistan placed a blockade on Afghanistan, there would be a famine the likes of which the world has never seen before. Afghans would pretty much cease to exist.......... ...........india however has 2 enemies. Pakistan and China. None of whom depend on indian for survival and both of whom could wipe india off the face of the planet and universe...........

India is already the BIGGEST corporate employer of the UK.

Evidence of that claim? If you are not lying then remember to post the links here.

Many things happening today was created by Pakistan itself. Afghanistan does not respect the Durand Line and it may also is seeking Baluchistan to connect with the Arabian Sea.

When Pakistan is in a warlike situation with India Afghanistan made a friendship with it and with the Indian instigation, it creates problems at the border.

Normal diplomacy speaks that make friendship with one when you have two enemies. Pakistan has very successfully made two enemies. Its people like to fight.

So, I do not think any problem except that someday, some bigger country may seek Baluchistan to join with Afghanistan in its north. This is how all the central Asian countries can get access to the sea route without requesting Russia in their north.

It will be a great American success if it happens that way.

India is also taking loans but it spends on developing industries. You cannot deny India has a superior industrial base comparing to its two neighbors.

I wonder if India seeks loans to avoid a national bankruptcy that is happening in the country in its west. Even China refused to extend a loan of $6 billion on the sovereign guarantee. It wants a land guarantee. Your Gwaddar Port is already 40% owned by China.

Any evidence of any of the above? Where is the evidence that Pakistani is not spending it's loans on developing industries? ................................ If you are not lying then remember to post the links here?................. ................Need CREDIBLE & GENUINE Facts and EVIDENCE!...............................Not words and other meaningless conjectures..........................

 

[Goritoes]

I can understand what you said, but you can be assured that India is not to vacate Kashmir because it thinks that it has no binding to a plebiscite there. Kashmir was a local Kingdom and the decision taken by Hari Singh will not be changed irrespective of whatever the UN Resolution said short of a regional war and Pakistan gets the upper hand.

PM Liaqat Ali Khan should have immediately accepted the Indian offer of relinquishing Kashmir, but he insisted on getting both Hyderabad and Kashmir that was not to be materialized.

India wants to keep the Pakistani population in tension and Pakistan to waste its money on the armaments.

I agree but in long run, it will hurt India more than it will hurt Pakistan, Pakistan was doing fine in supporting the freedom movement and make it hell for Indians until 9/11 happen and Americans came to sit next to Pakistan, and bring CIA, Mossad, Blackwater with them and it changes the priorities of Pakistan. But no matter what the UN thinks, there is only one solution for the Kashmir issue and that is that India let the Kashmiri decides for themselves, and stop systematically killing and changing the demographics in their favor.

 

[fallstuff]

I don’t understand this hype with Runa Laila my marhoom uncle RIP was a huge fan and would always rave on about the time she went to Pakistan for concert

She is not only a great singer, but also a great performer also.

 

[Michael Corleone]

She is not only a great singer, but also a great performer also.

Hmm no doubt
Perhaps it’s just generational gap or not my preference

 

[X-ray Papa]

How tables turned since 1971? Oppressor wants cordial relations with the victim.

kala south indian,stay out this you rat.

 

[fallstuff]

Hmm no doubt
Perhaps it’s just generational gap or not my preference

It could be, I am sort of becoming a old timer.