Pakistan, Malaysia sign extradition treaty

• Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Minister for Law in Malaysian PM Office Liew Vui Keong signed the treaty.

Pakistan and Malaysia signed on Tuesday an extradition treaty amids the two-day official visit of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to the country.

The signing of extradition treaty was witnesses by PM Khan and PM Mahathir Mohamad. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Minister for Law in Malaysian PM Office Liew Vui Keong signed the treaty.

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad witnessing the Signing of Extradition Treaty between Pakistan and Malaysia.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Minister for Law in Malaysian PM Office Liew Vui Keong signed the Treaty. pic.twitter.com/T6KHwGFfwS

— PTI (@PTIofficial) February 4, 2020

Speaking to the media, Qureshi said Pakistan and Malaysia have discussed ways to convert the close bilateral ties into bilateral economic strategic partnership.

The foreign minister added that Pakistan's remittances from Malaysia increased by 35 percent during 2018-19, adding that about 1.55 billion dollars are being transferred to Pakistan.

Meanwhile, PM Khan also visited the official residence of Malaysian PM, Seri Perdana. The Malaysian PM and Mrs. Mahathir Mohamad H.E. Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Hj Mohd Ali received the PM upon arrival at Seri Perdana.

Mohamad hosted a luncheon in honour of PM Khan and members of the delegation of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives at Seri Perdana, the Official Residence of Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Mrs. Mahathir Mohamad H.E. Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Hj Mohd Ali received the Prime Minister upon arrival at Seri Perdana. pic.twitter.com/F24iuhDRXL

— PTI (@PTIofficial) February 4, 2020