Dr Yunus bats for revival of SAARC

Staff Reporter :

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to enhance economic and regional cooperation among South Asian nations.

“In a bid to boost economic cooperation in the South Asian region, SAARC could serve as a model for relationships akin to the European Union.

We must work together for mutual benefits,” Professor Yunus remarked during a courtesy call from Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Dhaka, Syed Ahmed Maroof, at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.

The High Commissioner emphasised the importance of revitalising trade, economic relations, and people-to-people contacts between Bangladesh and Pakistan.

He expressed a strong desire to strengthen bilateral ties and highlighted the significance of cooperation on multilateral platforms.

During the meeting, High Commissioner Maroof conveyed that Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and the Pakistani people were deeply concerned about the ongoing flood devastation in Bangladesh.

He assured that Pakistan stands ready to assist Bangladesh in its time of need.