Focus on Gulf state of affairs, bilateral ties, peace efforts throughout telephonic dialog
Prime Minister Shehbaz Shariif and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. PHOTO: FILE
Pakistan and Malaysia on Friday expressed satisfaction over the optimistic trajectory of bilateral cooperation and vowed to additional improve commerce and funding ties to maintain the momentum.
The event got here throughout a phone dialog between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, earlier within the night.
Based on an announcement issued by the Prime Minister’s Workplace, the dialog was described as heat and cordial, with Prime Minister Shehbaz inquiring about Dr Ibrahim’s well being and wishing him a swift and early restoration.
Islamabad: 21 August 2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a phone dialog, earlier this night, with H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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“The 2 Prime Ministers expressed their satisfaction on the present optimistic trajectory of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia,” the assertion mentioned, including that they vowed to proceed the momentum, notably with a view to enhancing commerce and funding ties.
Regional developments, notably the state of affairs within the Gulf, additionally got here up for dialogue, it added.
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Through the dialog, Dr Ibrahim praised Pakistan’s regional peace efforts and expressed his gratitude to PM Shehbaz and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Military Employees Discipline Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his or her management roles in steering the efforts.
The prime minister thanked his Malaysian counterpart for Malaysia’s constant assist for Pakistan’s regional peace efforts and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to proceed working intently with brotherly and pleasant international locations, together with Malaysia, to advance prospects for peace within the Center East.
Each leaders agreed to fulfill on a mutually handy event within the close to future.
PM Shehbaz additionally prolonged his invitation to Dr Ibrahim to undertake an official go to to Pakistan at his earliest comfort.
Malaysian residence minister, Discipline Marshal Munir focus on regional safety
In the meantime, Malaysian House Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, together with the nation’s ambassador to Pakistan and a high-level delegation, referred to as on Discipline Marshal Munir at Basic Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
Through the assembly, the 2 sides mentioned regional safety dynamics and issues of mutual curiosity, in accordance with an announcement.
Each side reaffirmed the sturdy and enduring bonds between Pakistan and Malaysia and expressed their resolve additional to broaden cooperation and engagement in areas of shared curiosity.
Discipline Marshal Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to additional deepening defence collaboration and strategic engagement with Malaysia.
