ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), has welcomed a high-level cultural delegation from Bangladesh for a series of cultural exchange programmes taking place this week.
The delegation arrived in Pakistan on October 15, 2026, and was received at Islamabad International Airport by Muhammad Ayoub Jamali, Director General of PNCA, along with senior officials of the Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division.
The visiting delegation includes 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 representatives of Bangladesh’s artistic and cultural heritage.
The cultural exchange programmes will provide artists and cultural representatives from both countries an opportunity to showcase their artistic traditions, share creative experiences and explore opportunities for continued cultural cooperation.
The initiative is also expected to promote mutual understanding, encourage artistic dialogue and strengthen institutional links between cultural communities in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Pakistan and Bangladesh share longstanding historical and cultural connections reflected in their music, literature, artistic traditions and wider regional heritage. Cultural exchanges such as these can help bring people closer and strengthen mutual respect and friendship through art and culture.
The Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division and PNCA have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cultural cooperation and promoting international cultural exchange.
The visit marks a positive step towards greater artistic collaboration, mutual understanding and stronger bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Bangladesh