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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday held a telephone call with his Malaysian counterpart Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein wherein both the leaders called for close bilateral cooperation to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.
FM Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s strong desire to further enhance the strategic partnership with Malaysia and deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, education, science and technology, and people-to-people contacts.
The foreign minister lauded the efforts of the Malaysian government in ensuring the well-being of the Pakistani community residing in Malaysia.
FM Qureshi assured that Malaysian nationals in Pakistan would be extended all possible assistance by the Pakistani authorities.
He also wished success to Malaysia for the forthcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2020 in December.
Reaffirming the excellent ties between Pakistan and Malaysia, the two foreign ministers agreed to further strengthen ties and cooperation.
It is worth mentioning that former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohammad earlier had shown firm support and his position on the Kashmir dispute. He said, “We speak our minds and we don’t retract and change’ despite calls by some in India for a boycott of Malaysian palm oil.”
Mahathir further added, “We felt that the people of Kashmir had benefited from the resolution of the United Nations, and all we are saying is that we should all abide, not just India and Pakistan, but even the United States of America and other countries.”
