{"id":87623,"date":"2025-10-06T10:20:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T05:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=87623"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T05:20:31","slug":"pakistan-to-benefit-from-malaysian-expertise-through-joint-ventures-pm-shehbaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/pakistan-to-benefit-from-malaysian-expertise-through-joint-ventures-pm-shehbaz\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan to benefit from Malaysian expertise through joint ventures: PM Shehbaz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KULALAMPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday praised<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/world\/malaysia-visit-visa-fee-updates-for-pakistan-august-2025\/\"> Malaysia<\/a> for its warm hospitality and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to deepening ties with the Southeast Asian nation during his ongoing official visit.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a joint press conference with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim at the Perdana Putra Complex, Office of the Malaysian PM, the two leaders highlighted cooperation in trade, education, and regional peace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur relations have strengthened over time, and I thank the people of Malaysia for their heartfelt welcome,\u201d said Prime Minister Shehbaz. \u201cMalaysia is like a second home to us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The premier, as he arrived at the venue of the official reception for his three-day visit, received a guard of honour and a warm welcome from PM Ibrahim.<\/p>\n<p>The national anthems of Pakistan and Malaysia were played as both the leaders stood at the salute dais.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Prime Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CMShehbaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CMShehbaz<\/a> inspects the Guard of Honour at Malaysian Prime Minister&#8217;s Office (Perdana Putra) (6 October 2025).<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ShehbazInMalaysia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ShehbazInMalaysia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JQEsgQBc8s\">pic.twitter.com\/JQEsgQBc8s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTVNewsOfficial\/status\/1975060812931985521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Later, the two leaders introduced their respective delegations to each other before proceeding to the one-on-one meeting and the delegation-level talks to review Pakistan-Malaysia bilateral ties and explore new areas of collaboration in multiple sectors.<\/p>\n<p>While addressing the presser, PM Shehbaz also acknowledged PM Ibrahim\u2019s significant role in Malaysia\u2019s development, describing him as a leader of remarkable qualities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnwar Ibrahim\u2019s visit to Pakistan was a memorable one, and we had very positive discussions,\u201d Shehbaz added.<\/p>\n<p>On bilateral trade, the PM welcomed Malaysia\u2019s decision to import halal meat worth $200 million from Pakistan. \u201cWe will continue to expand halal meat trade with the passage of time,\u201d he said, expressing interest in joint ventures and collaboration to benefit from Malaysia\u2019s expertise.<\/p>\n<p>PM Shehbaz further noted that a large number of Pakistani students are currently studying in Malaysia and appreciated the opportunities provided to them.<\/p>\n<h2>Malaysian PM Ibrahim<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking alongside him, Malaysian PM Ibrahim emphasised the importance of peace between Pakistan and India for regional stability. \u201cPeace between Pakistan and India is vital for our region,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He also assured that Malaysia would extend every possible cooperation to combat terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>In a symbolic gesture, Shehbaz Sharif lauded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim\u2019s newly launched book, saying, \u201cThis book will serve as a bridge between Islamabad and Kuala Lumpur.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz concluded that the visit would further strengthen relations between the two brotherly nations.<\/p>\n<p>PM Shehbaz and PM Ibrahim are set to deliberate on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade to explore opportunities for further cooperation in areas such as trade, IT &amp; telecom, the Halal industry, investment, education, energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, and people-to-people ties.<\/p>\n<p>Both leaders will also witness the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding for cooperation in several existing and new sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, the prime minister is visiting Malaysia at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart.<\/p>\n<p>As he landed at the Bunga Raya International Airport on Sunday night, he was received by Malaysian Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil, Pakistan\u2019s High Commissioner to Malaysia Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, and diplomatic staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KULALAMPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday praised Malaysia for its warm hospitality and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to deepening ties with the Southeast Asian nation during his ongoing official visit. 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