Pakistan committed to deepening ties with Malaysia: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan was committed to deepening the bilateral ties with Malaysia through enhanced economic engagement.

The prime minister, in a meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Sri Saifuddin Abdullah, who called on him here, said Pakistan was also resolved to further strengthen cooperation in a range of areas, including tourism, defence, as well as people-to-people exchanges.

PM Imran thanked the Malaysian diplomat for participating in Sunday’s 17th extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss the situation in neighbouring Afghanistan at the Parliament House in Islamabad.

He appreciated Malaysia’s active role in the OIC moot and its efforts for peacebuilding and humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.

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The prime minister remarked that the two countries have shared historical relations deeply rooted in mutual respect and support at the regional and global levels.

Foreign Minister Dato Sri Saifuddin Abdullah appreciated the convening of the OIC conference on Afghanistan as “a timely initiative to address the humanitarian crisis confronting the Afghan people”.

He lauded Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the country, and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Imran Khan and the people of Pakistan for their warm welcome and generous hospitality extended during their stay in Pakistan.