Pakistan, Malaysia emphasise regular parliamentary exchanges

On Friday, a delegation of six Malaysian parliamentarians led by Interior Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail visited Pakistan's National Assembly. They were warmly welcomed by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who highlighted the importance of strengthening parliamentary ties between the two nations. Sadiq emphasized that regular parliamentary exchanges and interaction could bolster bilateral relations, suggesting that Parliamentary Friendship Groups could foster greater parliamentary cooperation.

Both Pakistan and Malaysia have the potential to expand trade, investment, and business-to-business linkages, and the Speaker called for increased cooperation in education, trade, and people-to-people ties. The Speaker stressed the significance of unity and cooperation among Muslim countries to promote common interests, peace, and development.

He noted Pakistan's concern over the use of Afghan territory by terrorist groups against Pakistan and expressed hope for a peaceful resolution of conflicts. Regarding climate change, Sadiq underscored the global challenge and the need for coordinated international efforts. The Malaysian Interior Minister expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and praised the strong relations between the two countries.

He highlighted the importance of collective efforts to tackle climate change and the role of diplomacy and dialogue in promoting global peace and stability. The delegation also appreciated the joint efforts to promote people-to-people contacts and the resolve to further strengthen parliamentary and economic ties between Pakistan and Malaysia.