Before heading to Malaysia on Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was looking forward to a comprehensive exchange of views with his Malaysian counterpart on the “common desire” of both sides to enhance trade and economic engagement.
“I will be undertaking an official visit to Malaysia [from] October 5-7 on the invitation of my dear brother Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Greatly looking forward to a comprehensive exchange of views on our common desire to enhance trade and economic engagement as well as bilateral cooperation in various fields,” he posted on X.
Important global and regional matters would also be discussed during the visit, he added.
The Foreign Office earlier said PM Shehbaz would be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other federal ministers and senior government officials on the trip.
Sharing details of the visit, the FO said in a statement that talks between PM Shehbaz and the Malaysian prime minister would cover enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, IT and telecommunications, Halal industry, investment, education, energy, infrastructure, digital economy and people-to-people contact.
“The leaders are expected to witness the signing of Agreements/MoUs for cooperation in several existing and new sectors,” the statement read.
It added, “The visit reflects the strong and enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia, rooted in mutual respect, shared interests, and close cooperation across a wide range of sectors.”
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