President Asif Ali Zardari and Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail discuss security, trade, immigration and stronger institutional cooperation.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail discussed ways to strengthen Pakistan-Malaysia cooperation in security, trade, immigration and institutional affairs during a meeting Saturday.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi was also present at the meeting.
President Zardari stressed the need to further enhance security cooperation between the two countries and welcomed an agreement to expand joint efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking and human trafficking.
He said Pakistan and Malaysia share close relations rooted in common religious and cultural ties and mutual respect. Zardari also welcomed progress in institutional cooperation covering internal security, immigration, and legal and judicial matters.
The two sides discussed measures to increase bilateral trade and broaden economic relations. Zardari called for greater market access for Pakistani products in Malaysia, saying there is demand for Pakistani rice, potatoes, wheat, poultry products and animal feed.
He emphasized the need for both countries to strengthen trade links and facilitate the movement and exchange of goods.
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail noted that 2026 marks the 69th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Malaysia.
The Malaysian minister said 14 weekly flights are currently operating between the two countries, while efforts are underway to increase air connectivity. He said improved connections could help promote people-to-people contacts, tourism, business activity and bilateral trade.
The meeting also focused on deepening institutional links between Pakistan and Malaysia. Both sides expressed a commitment to using the Malaysian minister’s visit to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation among relevant institutions.
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