Pakistan, Malaysia discuss trade and economy

Business Recorder reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Islamabad on Friday. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was attended by several federal ministers and senior foreign ministry officials. Both sides reaffirmed their strong ties and discussed ways to deepen cooperation, with trade and the economy given particular attention.

Discussions also covered mutual legal assistance and exchanges between the two peoples. The two sides also compared notes on regional and international developments of common concern. Both countries restated their commitment to working together for peace, stability and prosperity.

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry were among the attendees. Federal Secretaries Jawad Paul and Amer Ali Ahmed, as well as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, also took part.