Islamabad, July 20, 2026: Deputy Head of Mission of the High Commission of Malaysia, Mohd Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah, called on Misbah Khar, Ambassador to the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) and Adviser to Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, at Parliament House to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Malaysia.
The meeting focused on enhancing parliamentary engagement, institutional linkages and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Welcoming the Malaysian diplomat, Misbah Khar said Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy warm and brotherly relations built on shared values, mutual respect and longstanding cooperation. She noted that both countries have consistently supported each other at regional and international forums while maintaining close collaboration across various sectors.
She emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in deepening bilateral relations and promoting greater understanding between the two countries. Khar said that under the leadership of Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the Senate of Pakistan remains committed to strengthening engagement with friendly countries through sustained parliamentary exchanges and enhanced institutional cooperation.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation between parliamentary institutions, promoting interaction among parliamentary committees, think tanks, academic institutions and youth organizations, as well as encouraging capacity-building initiatives and the exchange of best practices.
They also discussed opportunities to enhance collaboration in trade, investment, tourism, education, the digital economy, women’s empowerment and youth development.
Khar said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with Malaysia and is keen to promote high-level exchanges, people-to-people contacts and institutional partnerships for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Mohd Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah thanked Misbah Khar for the warm welcome and reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding friendship and cooperation with Pakistan. He expressed confidence that stronger parliamentary engagement and closer institutional linkages would help expand bilateral cooperation in economic, educational, cultural and tourism sectors.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to promoting Pakistan-Malaysia relations, strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and exploring new avenues of institutional collaboration to further deepen the enduring partnership between the two friendly countries
