PM, Malaysian counterpart discuss regional developments

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today held a telephone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim.

During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister inquired about Dr Anwar Ibrahim's health and wished him a swift and early recovery.

The two Prime Ministers expressed their satisfaction at the current positive trajectory of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia. They resolved to continue this momentum, particularly with a view to enhance their trade and investment ties.

Regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gulf, also came up for discussion.

Dr Anwar Ibrahim praised Pakistan's regional peace efforts and expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their leadership roles in steering these laudable efforts.

Shehbaz Sharif thanked Dr Anwar Ibrahim for Malaysia's consistent support for Pakistan's regional peace efforts and reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to continue working closely with brotherly and friendly countries, including Malaysia, to advance the prospects for peace in the Middle East.

Both leaders agreed to meet at a mutually convenient occasion in the near future.

The Prime Minister also reiterated his invitation to his Malaysian counterpart Dr Anwar Ibrahim to undertake an official visit to Pakistan, at his earliest convenience.