Overview

• The leaders met on Sept. 25 in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly.
• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated a commitment to constructive, forward-looking relations with Bangladesh.
• Discussions centered on expanding trade, improving regional connectivity and strengthening people-to-people exchanges.
• Reports described a warm, cordial tone, with Muhammad Yunus welcoming deeper engagement and highlighting commerce and cultural links.
• No binding agreements were announced, reflecting a measured rapprochement that has advanced through recent high-level contacts since 2024.