Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider on Monday paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his official residence on Minto Road in the capital.

The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding mutual cooperation and building a forward-looking partnership between Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Muhammad Wasif and Political Counsellor at the Pakistan High Commission Kamran Dangal were also present.

During the meeting, Haider expressed his interest in further strengthening relations between the two countries.

He said bilateral ties have recently been moving in a positive direction, with an increase in trade and a series of visits by officials at different levels.

The high commissioner also briefed Shafiqur Rahman on the progress of the Knowledge Corridor project.

He said a delegation of Bangladeshi teachers has recently visited Pakistan to learn about its educational infrastructure and system.

The discussions also covered ways to expand trade and investment, strengthen cooperation in education and research, promote cultural exchanges and explore new areas of collaboration.

Both sides expressed their desire to further strengthen friendly relations through continued communication and positive initiatives.

Ali Ahmad Mabrur, a member of the Leader of the Opposition's Advisory Committee on Foreign Affairs, was also present at the meeting.