The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), has warmly welcomed a high-level cultural delegation from Bangladesh upon its arrival in Pakistan for a series of cultural exchange programmes scheduled to take place during the current week.
The delegation was received at the Islamabad International Airport on 15 October 2026 by Mr. Muhammad Ayoub Jamali, Director General, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), along with senior officials of the Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division. The reception reflected Pakistan’s warm hospitality and its commitment to strengthening cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties with Bangladesh.
The visiting delegation comprises senior officials from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs, including an Additional Secretary and a Deputy Secretary, as well as musicians, performing artists, cultural practitioners and other distinguished members representing Bangladesh’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.
The upcoming cultural exchange programmes will provide a valuable platform for artists and cultural representatives from both countries to showcase their respective artistic traditions, share creative experiences and explore opportunities for sustained cultural collaboration. The programmes are expected to promote mutual understanding, encourage artistic dialogue and strengthen institutional linkages between the cultural communities of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Pakistan and Bangladesh share longstanding historical and cultural connections, reflected in their artistic traditions, music, literature and shared regional heritage. Such cultural initiatives play an important role in bringing people closer, fostering mutual respect and building stronger bonds of friendship through the universal language of art and culture.
The Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division and PNCA reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral cultural cooperation and promoting international cultural exchange. The visit marks a positive step towards fostering mutual understanding, enhancing artistic collaboration and deepening the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
