Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan’s Gen Mirza to Boost Cooperation
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna during his official visit to Dhaka on Saturday evening.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed a broad range of issues related to Bangladesh–Pakistan relations, focusing on expanding bilateral trade, investment, and defence cooperation.
Emphasizing the historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two nations, General Mirza expressed Pakistan’s interest in deepening collaboration across multiple sectors. He highlighted the significant potential for growth in trade, connectivity, and investment between Dhaka and Islamabad.
“Our two countries will continue to support each other,” General Mirza said. He noted that a two-way shipping route between Karachi and Chattogram has already begun operations, and a direct Dhaka–Karachi air route is expected to open soon.
Both sides also discussed regional and global developments, stressing the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East and Europe. They exchanged views on the increasing threat of misinformation and the misuse of social media by non-state actors to destabilize peace and harmony across different regions.
“Fake news and disinformation have flooded social media and are being used to spread chaos. A concerted global effort is needed to counter this menace,” Chief Adviser Yunus said.
National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, Senior Secretary and SDG Coordinator Lamiya Morshed, and Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider were also present at the meeting.
