KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to bolster their relations, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. Anwar shared that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed this sentiment during a recent phone call between the two leaders. “During the phone conversation, we both wanted to explore opportunities to strengthen Malaysia-Pakistan ties, especially in the field of trade and investment,” Anwar stated in a Facebook post today, expressing hopes for the continued growth of bilateral relations between the two nations.
Anwar also welcomed Shehbaz’s proposal to export halal meat from Pakistan to Malaysia, indicating potential avenues for collaboration between the two countries. The discussion extended to various regional and international issues, including the situations in Gaza and Afghanistan, with Shehbaz commending Malaysia’s stance on the Palestinian issue. Additionally, both leaders exchanged Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings and expressed mutual hopes for the continued strengthening of ties between Malaysia and Pakistan, with Shehbaz extending an invitation for Anwar to visit Pakistan officially at the earliest opportunity.
