Foreign Adviser, Pakistan FM discuss regional tensions

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a telephone conversation on Monday, and discussed the current situation in the region.

During the call, Foreign Affairs Adviser Hossain expressed concern regarding the current situation and stressed the importance of exercising restraint by all parties, emphasizing the need for de-escalation, according to the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka.

The Pakistani Foreign Minister, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister, briefed the Adviser on the escalating regional tensions resulting from India's unfounded allegations and unilateral measures, including its arbitrary decision to suspend provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty.  

Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh bilateral relations and emphasised the need for maintaining regular high-level engagements.

They also discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation on regional and multilateral fora, reports UNB.