THE longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Malaysia is rooted in shared cultural, religious, and political values, reinforced by mutual respect and cooperation across various sectors. Both nations, being Muslim-majority countries, have developed close diplomatic ties, often collaborating in regional and global forums. The upcoming visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Pakistan highlights the strength of these ties and presents an opportunity to expand cooperation in key areas like trade, energy, and tourism. Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by a high-level delegation, will visit Pakistan from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This visit underscores the importance of Pakistan-Malaysia relations, with discussions set to focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, connectivity, agriculture, the halal industry, and cultural exchanges. The two leaders will also address regional and global developments, reflecting their mutual commitment to progress in the broader Islamic world. Historically, the relationship between Pakistan and Malaysia has been shaped by shared aspirations for development. Diplomatic engagements have emphasized economic cooperation, defenc collaboration and educational exchanges. Since the 1960s, when both nations were newly independent, high-level bilateral visits have played a crucial role in strengthening ties. Notably, Malaysia’s long-serving Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was instrumental in expanding........

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