RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, met with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim to discuss bilateral strategic interests, regional security, and defence cooperation.
According to the ISPR, the Malaysian Prime Minister lauded Pakistan’s armed forces for their contributions to regional peace and stability.
He particularly acknowledged the Pakistan Army’s professionalism and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, emphasising the need for stronger military collaboration between the two countries.
During the meeting, the Malaysian Prime Minister extended an invitation to General Asim Munir to visit Malaysia, to which the Army Chief expressed gratitude.
The visit is expected to further strengthen the long-standing ties between the two brotherly nations.
General Asim Munir also attended an investment event and official dinner held in honour of the Malaysian Prime Minister at the Presidential Palace.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the Malaysia-Pakistan High-Level Business Dialogue in Islamabad, assured full support to the business communities of both nations.
He encouraged Pakistani entrepreneurs to embrace the opportunity for joint ventures in diverse fields, including halal meat, information technology, electric vehicles, and semiconductors.
The Prime Minister emphasised the potential for greater collaboration between the two brotherly nations.
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged the strong business interest from his country in Pakistan, noting that over 30 delegations from Malaysia attended the event.
The delegations’ participation indicated their serious intent to explore business opportunities in Pakistan.
He highlighted the upcoming opening of a Malaysian trade office in Karachi as a concrete step toward enhancing trade and investment relations.
