Islamabad: Pakistan and Bangladesh have committed to exploring new avenues for industrial collaboration, aiming to enhance mutually beneficial partnerships between the two nations. This decision was made during a meeting in Islamabad between Haroon Akhtar Khan, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production of Pakistan, and a Bangladeshi delegation led by Finance Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir.

According to Radio Pakistan, Haroon Akhtar Khan highlighted solar technology, battery manufacturing, electric vehicles, and broader industrial development as key areas for potential bilateral cooperation. He suggested that both countries could leverage industrial partnerships, technology transfer, joint ventures, and increased product value addition to explore mutually beneficial opportunities.

Khan underscored the importance of export-led growth, manufacturing expansion, and industrial productivity as essential components for strengthening economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir expressed warm sentiments towards Pakistan and emphasized the brotherly relationship between the two nations. He also highlighted the potential for expanding economic and industrial cooperation, noting that stronger bilateral engagement could create new opportunities for both countries.