PM arrives in Kuala Lumpur on two-day visit to Malaysia

PM Imran Khan is visiting on the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday arrived in Malaysia on a two-day visit to the South East Asian country, Dunya News reported.

He was received by Malaysian Minister for Defence Mohamad Sabu and senior officials of the Malaysian government upon arrival at Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport. High Commissioner of Pakistan in Malaysia Amna Baloch and officers of the High Commission were also present.

He is visiting on the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad. The prime minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation including cabinet members and senior officials.

Imran Khan on Sunday refused to use Indian airspace for his flight to Malaysia. The premier is travelling through Chinese airspace which has increased his travel time by four hours.

During the visit, the two Prime Ministers would have tête-à-tête, followed by delegation-level talks. They will witness signing of important agreements and MoUs, and have joint press stakeout.

Imran Khan will also address a think-tank event organized by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies of Malaysia. During his various interactions, the Prime Minister will share his vision about Pakistan and underline Pakistan’s positive contribution to regional and international peace and security.

Imran Khan will also highlight the dire human rights and humanitarian situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir, emphasize the importance of averting risks to regional peace and stability posed by Indian belligerence, and underscore the importance of peaceful resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

PM Imran’s visit is another sign of robust engagement between Pakistan and Malaysia and the shared commitment to further fortify the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy close, cordial ties based on commonalities of faith and culture and marked by exceptional mutual trust and understanding.

In line with the vision of leadership of the two countries, bilateral ties have deepened in recent years, leading to closer cooperation in the spheres of trade, investment, industry, defence, education and in various international forums.

The visit of the Prime Minister will provide an opportunity to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirm Pakistan’s resolve to forge a robust economic relationship with Malaysia and further expand the existing broad-based, long-term and enduring cooperation.