Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Pakistan, Bangladesh Agree on Visa-Free Travel, Boost Cooperation
Pakistan and Bangladesh, two countries that haven't always gotten along, are working to improve their relationship.
They've agreed that diplomats and government officials can now travel between the countries without needing visas.
This decision came after a meeting of their Interior Ministers in Dhaka.
They also talked about how to help each other with security, like training police and stopping drug trafficking and human smuggling.
The countries plan to share ideas on how to fight terrorism and will have their police academies learn from each other.
To make this all happen, they have set up a group to oversee these new collaborations.
Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to allow visa-free travel for diplomats and officials.
The agreement was reached during a meeting in Dhaka between Interior Ministers from both countries.
Discussions included enhancing cooperation in internal security, police training, and combating narcotics and human trafficking.
Both sides are exploring joint counter-terrorism measures and police academy exchange programs.
A joint committee, led by Pakistan's Interior Secretary, will further boost cooperation.
- Who
- Interior Ministers Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan and Jahangir Alam Chowdhury of Bangladesh.
- What
- Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed on visa-free travel for diplomats and officials and to increase cooperation in security-related fields.
- When
- The agreement was reached at a meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Why
- To improve bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in areas like security, counter-terrorism, and law enforcement.
- Agreement
- Visa-free travel for diplomats and officials
- Meeting Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Key Attendees
- Interior Ministers Mohsin Naqvi and Jahangir Alam Chowdhury
- Cooperation Areas
- Internal security, police training, anti-narcotics, and counter-terrorism
- Next Steps
- High-level Bangladeshi delegation visit to Pakistan.