BY: Hurish Shah
ISLAMABAD— Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Malaysia, Mohd Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah, called on Misbah Khar, Advisor to Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, at Parliament House to discuss ways to further strengthen Pakistan–Malaysia relations and institutional cooperation.
Misbah Khar said Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy longstanding friendly relations based on mutual respect and shared values. She emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and reaffirmed the Senate of Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing engagement with friendly countries through parliamentary exchanges and stronger institutional linkages.
Both sides discussed expanding cooperation between parliamentary institutions, think tanks, academic institutions, and youth organizations, while exploring opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, education, the digital economy, women’s empowerment, and youth development.
Mohd Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and expressed confidence that stronger parliamentary engagement would further strengthen ties between the two countries. The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to promoting Pakistan–Malaysia relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
