Pakistan, Bangladesh Agree on Visa-Free Entry for Diplomatic Passports

Dhaka: Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to grant visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports. This significant agreement was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Lieutenant General (retired) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, in Dhaka.

According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting also resulted in both countries agreeing to enhance cooperation in internal security and police training. The discussions included increasing collaboration on anti-narcotics and anti-human trafficking efforts. Additionally, both sides exchanged views on joint counter-terrorism measures and potential exchange programs between their police academies.

Upon his arrival at Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Ministry, Mohsin Naqvi was warmly received by Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, who also presented a guard of honour. Chowdhury emphasized the importance of Naqvi’s visit in promoting bilateral cooperation between Islamabad and Dhaka, expressing gratitude for the offer of police training extended to Bangladeshi officials by Pakistan.

To further boost cooperation, a joint committee headed by Interior Secretary Khurram Agha has been established. Moreover, a high-level Bangladeshi delegation is set to visit Islamabad soon to tour the Safe City Project and National Police Academy.