Thursday, July 13, 2006

Bilateral Relations: Bangladesh and Pakistan seek enhanced trade

During his visit to Pakistan, Bangladesh Minister of State for Finance Shah Abul Hossain, met with Omar Ayub Khan, Minister of State for Finance in Pakistan.

Both the ministers stressed the need for greater cooperation and expanding trade and commerce between the two countries in the interest of their people.

Various issues were discussed, including the tax system prevalent in the two countries, position of balance of payment and poverty reduction programmes.