Islamabad, March 11 Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral relations while maintaining close engagement, and expressed concern over the "evolving" situation in West Asia.
The agreement was reached during a phone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, according to a statement by the Foreign Office.
"Reaffirming their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, both sides agreed to continue close engagement to advance bilateral and multilateral cooperation," it read.
The two also expressed "concern over the evolving regional situation in the Middle East and the wider region and its implications for regional peace and stability, as well as its wider consequences".
Tensions in West Asia have continued to escalate since the US and Israel launched a major military attack on Iran on February 28, killing its 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have improved since the fall of the government led by former premier Sheikh Hasina. The two countries have started direct flights and trade while their militaries are engaging to deepen defence ties.