On November 11, 2026, H.E. Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to Pakistan, along with his team visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Mr. Asad Naseer Malik, Senior Vice President SCCI, accompanied by Executive Committee members and representatives of the Sialkot business community, warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner and the distinguished delegation.
In his welcome note, Mr. Asad Naseer Malik highlighted the longstanding historical, cultural and religious ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and emphasized the importance of translating these friendly relations into stronger economic partnerships. He invited Bangladeshi businesses to explore direct sourcing opportunities in Sialkot's surgical instruments, sports goods, leather products, gloves, cutlery and musical instruments. He also stressed the need for streamlined business visa procedures and improved air connectivity to facilitate bilateral trade and business engagement. Concluding his remarks, he expressed gratitude to the High Commissioner and his team and hoped that the visit would pave the way for stronger trade relations and lasting business partnerships between Sialkot and Bangladesh.
Addressing the business community, H.E. Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan praised Sialkot for its globally recognized craftsmanship, innovation and export excellence. He expressed confidence in the city's industrial capabilities and highlighted the considerable potential for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation. He mentioned that relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh were improving, with progress in cooperation across various sectors, including education, health, tourism, aviation, trade, culture and defence, while acknowledging that certain challenges remained.
The High Commissioner emphasized the need to strengthen direct air connectivity and shipping links between the two countries to facilitate trade and business mobility.