They further demanded the repatriation of over 300,000 stranded Pakistanis from Bangladesh.
The stranded Pakistanis who opted to stay in Bangladesh have been granted citizenship, but the number of those who wanted to return to Pakistan is 324,147, another media outlet, The Daily Star, said, quoting the foreign secretary.
So far, 26,941 stranded Pakistanis have been repatriated, he added.
Foreign Secretary Jashim, while speaking to the media, said, “These issues need to be resolved to establish a solid foundation for our bilateral relations.”
In addition to the FOC talks, Foreign Secretary Baloch also met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain separately, where issues of mutual interest were discussed.
The development came as the two countries are normalising relations following the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5 last year.
Additionally, Bangladeshi media reported that Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, is also scheduled to visit Bangladesh later this month.
The meeting is expected to discuss matters of mutual interest, the regional situation, and the promotion of bilateral cooperation.
The Bangladeshi media, citing Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, reported that Ishaq Dar’s visit will feature discussions on all issues of mutual interest. Dar’s trip will mark the first visit by a Pakistani foreign minister to Bangladesh since 2012.
