new york
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a series of high-level meetings with global leaders on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. Among them were Bangladesh Chief Executive Dr Muhammad Yunus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Emir of Kuwait, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, addressing regional conflicts, and reaffirming Pakistan’s role in global peace and security.
At the invitation of Dr Yunus, PM Shehbaz attended a ceremony commemorating Bangladesh’s 50th year as a member of the United Nations. Both leaders engaged in a positive discussion about expanding bilateral cooperation across various fields, aiming to strengthen relations between the two nations.
The premier was welcomed by Dr Yunus with key Pakistani officials in attendance, including Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. The meeting reflected a mutual commitment to fostering friendly ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
