Kuala Lumpur – Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan and Malaysia relationship is rooted in shared values, faith and cultural affinities besides a shared vision for regional prosperity and growth. Chairman Senate held separate meetings with the President of Senate of Malaysia, Senator Dato Awang Bemee Bin Awang Ali Basah, and Tan Sri Dato Dr. Johari bin Abdul, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia.
Chairman Gilani highlighted the strong democratic traditions of both Parliaments and underlined the importance of intensifying interactions between parliamentary leaders. He noted that Pakistan has already notified Parliamentary Friendship Groups for Malaysia in both Houses and welcomed Malaysia’s establishment of Parliamentary Friendship Groups for South Asia, which will enhance bilateral exchanges. He conveyed his profound appreciation for the Malaysian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Islamabad in November.
The Chairman thanked the Malaysian Parliament for its support of Pakistan’s observer status at the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) and expressed gratitude for the Government of Malaysia’s generous contribution to Pakistan’s flood relief efforts.
He also appreciated the recent highlighted interactions, noting that such exchanges inject fresh momentum into bilateral relations.
Commending Malaysia’s effective Chairmanship of ASEAN, Chairman Gilani congratulated the Malaysian leadership on the successful 47th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur in October. He reiterated Pakistan’s appreciation for Malaysia’s continued support for Pakistan’s bid to attain Full Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN.
On the economic front, Chairman Gilani lauded Malaysian investments in Pakistan and highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). He added that Pakistan remains committed to supporting Malaysia’s manpower requirements, with Pakistani workers known globally for their hard work and reliability.
Exchanging views on regional issues, Chairman Gilani praised Malaysia’s principled and consistent advocacy for Palestinian rights, particularly in light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Discussing Afghanistan, Chairman Gilani articulated Pakistan’s long-standing policy of supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. On the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Chairman Gilani warned that India’s aggressive rhetoric and actions are threatening regional peace. He stressed that sustainable peace in South Asia requires a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute based on the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Malaysian leadership thanked Chairman Senate for his remarks and underscored the need for more enhanced cooperation between the two countries. Earlier the Senate Chairman addressed the 3rd Global Muslim Business Forum (GMBF) in Kuala Lumpur. Chairman Gilani emphasized the need for deeper economic cooperation, innovation, and unity across the Muslim world. He called for a coordinated economic trajectory and joint ventures to strengthen Muslim nations’ economic potential. He also highlighted the importance of Islamic finance, fintech, and sustainable investment in driving economic growth.
The Chairman underscored Pakistan’s emerging opportunities driven by its young population, expanding consumer base, and growing innovation ecosystem. He invited Malaysian businesses to explore new avenues of collaboration through Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
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