Foreign Minister, Malaysian counterpart agree to promote bilateral cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Haji Muhammad bin Haji Hassan.

According to the spokesperson of the Foreign Office, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with his Malaysian counterpart on the sidelines of the special session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the promotion of global cooperation, development and energy.

In the meeting, the two leaders agreed to pay special attention to enhancing trade and investment relations. They reviewed bilateral relations and agreed to hold the next round of the Joint Ministerial Commission meeting in Islamabad.

Spokesperson of the Foreign Office said that both sides will study the markets and take full advantage of the opportunities presented in various sectors for concrete economic results.

The spokesperson of the Foreign Office stated that Ishaq Dar invited the Malaysian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan, which he accepted. The foreign ministers also discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for immediate humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.

It has been stated that the two foreign ministers also emphasized on close cooperation within the framework of the OIC to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to the Palestinian issue.