Overview

• Bangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the UNGA sidelines in New York on Wednesday.
• The Pakistani readout said the leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in trade, regional connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.
• Sharif emphasized a commitment to constructive ties, while Yunus welcomed deeper engagement and highlighted trade and cultural linkages.
• This was their second consecutive UNGA meeting, reflecting a cautious thaw after years of strained relations under the Awami League.
• Yunus also held separate talks with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Finland’s Alexander Stubb and Kosovo’s Vjosa Osmani, with Dhaka saying Italy and Finland voiced support for Bangladesh’s election process.