Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar is set to visit Dhaka on August 23, 2025, with an anticipated focus on enhancing coordination and bilateral ties with Bangladesh. The visit was confirmed by Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain to the news agency UNB on Monday (August 4).
Dar is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on August 24 and will participate in additional engagements during his visit. Further details of the itinerary will be provided later, Hossain added.
The visit was originally planned for April 2025 but was postponed due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India following a deadly incident in Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry had stated at the time, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will not be able to visit Bangladesh on April 27–28, 2025.” Subsequently, both sides mutually agreed on the new date.
On April 17, 2025, Bangladesh raised significant historical issues during foreign secretary-level talks, including demands for a formal public apology for the atrocities committed by Pakistani forces during the 1971 Liberation War and outstanding financial claims. Former Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin told reporters, “Resolving these issues is essential for establishing a strong foundation for our bilateral relationship.”
Bangladesh believes Pakistan has expressed willingness to address these matters, marking a notable development as talks between Dhaka and Islamabad resume after a 15-year gap. In late July 2025, both nations voiced deep concern over the ongoing Israeli aggression and humanitarian crisis in Palestine, reaffirming their steadfast solidarity with the Palestinian people and their just cause during a meeting on the sidelines of a UN conference.
**Key Points:**
- **Visit Date**: August 23, 2025
- **Bilateral Meeting**: August 24, 2025, with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain
- **Context**: First major bilateral engagement in 15 years; earlier visit postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions
- **Issues Raised**: 1971 Liberation War apology and financial reparations
- **Additional Focus**: Solidarity with Palestine and strengthening bilateral coordination
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