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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani met with Bhutan and Bangladesh premiers on Tuesday. During the meeting between PM Gilani and PM Sheikh Hasina Wajid at Bangladesh House, both the leaders discussed the concept of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter of Democracy to further strengthen democratic institutions in the region. Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to cooperate with each other for promoting democratic values by using the important forum of SAARC. The Bangladeshi premier told Prime Minister Gilani that her country wants to present the concept of SAARC Charter of Democracy. Prime Minister Gilani assured her full support on this concept. Prime Minister Gilani said the leaders of both the countries, Pakistan and Bangladesh rendered sacrifices only for the cause of democracy therefore, they could further cooperate in strengthening the democratic institutions. Prime Minister of Bhutan Jigmi Y. Thinley, who had a meeting with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on the sidelines of the 16th SAARC Summit emphasised the importance of the organisation and the need for closer cooperation. The meeting was held in a very cordial and friendly atmosphere at the Pakistan House, where Prime Minister Gilani was staying.Pakistan and Bhutan vowed to play more active and vibrant role to promote the SAARC organization and its activities for the development of the region. Prime Minister said the spirit of SAARC that has brought together all the members here at Thimphu should be used to bring the people of the region more closer. He said, We must utilize the SAARC forum to develop relationship between the member states as well as for the peace and prosperity in the region.
