Leaders to discuss new partnerships in trade, IT, education, and energy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from Lahore on Sunday for a three-day official visit to Malaysia, aiming to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the premier said he was looking forward to a “comprehensive exchange of views” with his Malaysian counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, to explore the shared vision of boosting bilateral trade, economic engagement, and cooperation across various sectors.
“I will be undertaking an official visit to Malaysia from October 5 to 7 on the invitation of my dear brother Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,” Shehbaz wrote. “Greatly looking forward to enhancing trade, economic engagement, and bilateral cooperation in multiple fields.”
He added that important global and regional issues would also be on the agenda during discussions with the Malaysian leadership.
MoUs expected in key sectors including digital economy, Halal industry
According to a statement from the Foreign Office (FO), the prime minister is accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, other federal ministers, and top government officials. The delegation will engage in high-level talks to expand cooperation in sectors such as:
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Trade and investment
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Information technology and telecom
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Education and the Halal industry
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Infrastructure and energy
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Digital economy and people-to-people exchanges
The FO further stated that both leaders are expected to witness the signing of several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening collaboration in existing and new areas.
“The visit reflects the strong and enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia, rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and close cooperation,” the FO said.
The trip underscores Pakistan’s renewed focus on building economic bridges with regional partners to boost exports, attract investment, and create employment opportunities.
