*First Official Visit by a Pakistani FM in Decades Signals Diplomatic Shift*
The Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic ofPakistan is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on an official visit to thePeople’s Republic of Bangladesh on August 23, 2025. The trip marks asignificant milestone in regional diplomacy, as it will be the firstofficial visit by a Pakistani Foreign Minister to Bangladesh in severaldecades.
Diplomatic sources from both Islamabad and Dhaka have confirmed the visit,describing it as a major step toward re-engaging the two South Asiannations in constructive dialogue. Relations between Pakistan and Bangladeshhave historically been tense due to unresolved issues stemming from theevents of 1971. However, recent backchannel diplomacy and economiccooperation efforts have created a window for renewed engagement.
During his stay, the Pakistani Foreign Minister is expected to meet withtop Bangladeshi leadership, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina andForeign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud. The discussions are likely to focus ontrade, regional connectivity, climate cooperation, and people-to-peopleexchanges.
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Observers say the visit is a potential turning point that could easedecades of diplomatic frost and pave the way for broader regional stabilityand cooperation under SAARC and other regional forums. Both countries arereportedly working on a framework to improve bilateral ties and promoteeconomic and cultural exchange.
This visit comes amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, withboth countries seeking to balance their international partnerships andexplore new avenues of cooperation in a rapidly changing global environment.