By: Hurish shah/FT
ISLAMABAD — A six-member Malaysian parliamentary delegation led by Malaysian Interior Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail called on National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House on Friday.
The meeting focused on Pakistan-Malaysia relations, parliamentary cooperation, trade, investment and matters of mutual interest. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq stressed the need for regular parliamentary exchanges and stronger business-to-business and people-to-people links between the two countries.
He said unity and cooperation among Muslim countries were essential for the progress, prosperity and stability of the Muslim world. He also emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace and diplomacy and raised concerns over the use of Afghan territory for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
The Speaker and the Malaysian Interior Minister also discussed climate change, with both sides calling for collective international efforts and greater focus on dialogue and diplomacy for regional and global peace.
Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail appreciated Pakistan’s hospitality and praised the close and cordial relations between the two countries. Both sides expressed their resolve to further strengthen parliamentary, economic and people-to-people ties.
Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control Talal Chaudhry was also presen
