Islamabad: Pakistan and Malaysia have expressed the resolve to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields including economy, trade, investment, commerce, agriculture, tourism, education and defence.
Addressing a joint news conference in Islamabad today along with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a whole gamut of cooperation was discussed during the meeting.
He said we covered trade, investment opportunities, strategic and defence cooperation, tourism, agriculture, semiconductor, green energy, skilled labor, and youth empowerment.
Shehbaz Sharif said export of Halal meat to the tune of 200 million dollars per annum as well as selling basmati rice was discussed.
He assured the Malaysian Prime Minister that Pakistan will not compromise on quality and commitment in this regard.
The Prime Minister said thousands of Pakistani students are getting high quality education in Malaysia, which is commendable.
He expressed the confidence that Malaysian students will also be welcomed to study in Pakistani institutions.
Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Malaysia’s stand on Gaza and the oppressed people of Palestine.He said the unsettled question of Kashmir is a matter of grave concern for a peaceful world.
He said innocent people of Kashmir are struggling for their basic right to self-determination.
