Pakistan and Bangladesh reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of their peoples, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh said in a statement on Sunday.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Touhid Hossain.

According to the statement, both sides underscored the importance of regular diplomatic and sectoral engagements to advance cooperation across a range of areas.

This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.