Prof Yunus for SAARC revival for enhanced regional cooperation ,Pak envoy meets Yunus

Staff Correspondent
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus called for the revival of the SAARC for enhanced regional
cooperation in an effort to boost economic cooperation in the South Asian region.
"SAARC could be a model of relationships like the European Union. We must work together for mutual
benefits," he said when Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka Syed Ahmed Maroof paid a courtesy call
on him at the State Guest House Jamuna here.
During the meeting, the Pakistan envoy underscored the necessity for reinvigorating the trade and
economic relations and people-to-people contacts between the two countries.
He expressed willingness and emphasised the importance for strengthening bilateral relations as well as
cooperation at multilateral platforms.
Maroof conveyed that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and its people were deeply perturbed by
the devastation caused by the ongoing floods in Bangladesh.
He said Pakistan stands ready to assist Bangladesh.
The Pakistan High Commissioner requested easing visa procedures for Pakistani citizens to Bangladesh
and direct flights between the two countries.
He highlighted the necessity for increased engagement on the existing bilateral mechanism between the
two countries.
Maroof also congratulated Bangladesh on its men's cricket team's maiden Test victory against Pakistan
in Rawalpindi.