PM Shehbaz Sharif, Malaysian Counterpart Anwar Ibrahim Reaffirm Economic Ties In Phone Call.
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✧ GENERATE BRIEFING
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to offer condolences on his brother's passing and discuss strengthening trade and economic ties. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday to offer personal condolences on the passing of Anwar’s elder brother. During the diplomatic exchange, the two leaders took the opportunity to reaffirm their mutual commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, focusing specifically on expanding economic ties, bilateral trade, and joint business opportunities between Islamabad and Kuala Lumpur.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday and conveyed heartfelt condolences over the death of Anwar’s elder brother, according to the Press Information Department (PID).
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered personal prayers for the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his bereaved family during this difficult time.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim thanked Shehbaz Sharif for his message of condolence and expressed warm good wishes in return.
Strengthening Bilateral and Economic Cooperation
Beyond the expressions of condolence, the two leaders used the high-level contact to review ongoing bilateral relations. They reaffirmed their shared dedication to strengthening Pakistan-Malaysia partnerships, placing particular emphasis on expanding economic cooperation, bilateral trade, and commercial investment.
While no new formal trade pacts were inked during the call, the engagement highlights the continued diplomatic momentum and frequent communication between Islamabad and Kuala Lumpur as both nations seek to unlock broader economic synergies in trade and regional development.
