DHAKA, April 2, (V7N) — Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider today met Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury at the Bangladesh Secretariat, with State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom also present, according to an official handout.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance cultural exchange and heritage preservation. Minister Nitai Roy stressed that culture is a powerful means of building bridges among nations, highlighting the importance of exchanging artists, singers, instrumentalists, folk traditions, and handicrafts. He welcomed Pakistan’s proposal for specialised training in antiquities preservation and restoration.

The minister also underscored the value of regular exchange programmes in classical and folk music, saying they would enrich the cultural arena of both countries. The High Commissioner noted Pakistan’s interest in organising joint exhibitions featuring artists and craftsmen from both nations.

Both sides agreed to further streamline bilateral relations under the Cultural Cooperation Agreement of 1979 and the Cultural Exchange Programme 2025–2026. State Minister Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom emphasised that increased cultural exchanges would deepen bilateral ties.

The meeting also touched on expanding scholarship and fellowship opportunities for students of both countries to promote education and research.

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