Pakistan and Bangladesh discussed closer cooperation in agriculture, livestock and fisheries during ministerial talks in Rome on September 23, 2026.
According to the Press Information Department’s official readout, Pakistan’s food security minister Rana Tanveer Hussain met Bangladesh’s environment minister Abdul Awal Mintoo and fisheries and livestock state minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku.
The meeting took place alongside the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems.
Areas discussed
The talks covered livestock disease monitoring, antimicrobial resistance, animal feed, climate-smart production and food safety. Officials also explored research partnerships and technical exchanges.
These subjects bring together several parts of the food system. Animal health, farming practices and environmental conditions can affect the reliability and safety of food supplies.
Why climate adaptation featured in the talks
The ministers discussed shared challenges facing agriculture-dependent communities, including climate pressures and emerging diseases.
For background on Pakistan’s changing climate, read our coverage of the PMD report on rising nighttime temperatures.
The One Health approach connects human, animal and environmental health. In this context, it provides a way to discuss agricultural production alongside disease prevention and environmental management.
What was announced—and what remains undecided?
The official readout describes discussions and an invitation for the Bangladeshi ministers to visit Pakistan. It does not announce a signed agreement, a funding allocation or an implementation timetable.
For farmers and businesses, the meeting therefore signals possible future cooperation rather than an immediately available programme. Details such as participating institutions, project locations and access arrangements would require further announcements.
Climate resilience also featured in recent Pakistan–Bangladesh discussions on agriculture and livestock cooperation.
