Shehbaz, Yunus agree on building ‘constructive, forward-looking’ ties

PM says polio eradication govt’s high priority, lauds Gates Foundation’s support

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus wherein he emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to building a constructive and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh, rooted in mutual respect, trust, and shared aspirations of regional peace and prosperity.
In the “warm and cordial” meeting held on the sidelines of the 80th session of UNGA here, the two leaders reviewed the current state of Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in diverse areas including trade, regional connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.
The Chief Adviser of Bangladesh appreciated Pakistan’s initiative to deepen engagement and highlighted the importance of enhancing bilateral trade and cultural linkages.
The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, reflecting the mutual commitment of both countries to work together for the well being of their people and stability of South Asia.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday calling the polio eradication a high priority of the government, appreciated the valuable support extended by the Gates Foundation to Pakistan to achieve the objective.
The prime minister, in a meeting with Chair of Gates Foundation Bill Gates on the sidelines of 80th session of UN General Assembly, also lauded the Foundation’s support for improving immunization and nutrition as well as financial inclusion in the country.
He also appreciated the Gates Foundation’s generous donation following floods in Pakistan this year, also recalling the organisation’s significant contribution for relief efforts during the 2022 floods.
The prime minister said that partnership with the Gates Foundation would remain vital to achieve the objective of the polio eradication.
While emphasizing on the government’s initiative of extensive economic reforms, cashless digitisation and revitalisation of economy, the prime minister especially acknowledged the practical, positive and valuable cooperation of Gates Foundation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz and Bill Gates reaffirmed their shared commitment to continue working together to advance the cooperation in sectors of health, nutrition, digital transformation and larger socio-economic development of the country. Staff  Report