Prime Minister Imran Khan departed on Monday for Malaysia on a two-day official visit on the invitation of PM Mahathir Mohamad.
This is PM Khan’s second visit to Malaysia since assuming office in August 2018. He last visited Malaysia on November 20, 2018. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation including cabinet members and senior officials.
During the visit, the two PMs will hold delegation-level talks. They will witness signing of important Agreement/MoUs, and have joint press stakeout.
PM Khan will also address a think-tank event organized by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) of Malaysia, a press release by the Foreign Office said. The PM will also be highlighting the human rights and humanitarian situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir and underscore the importance of peaceful resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
He will also share his vision about Pakistan and underline its positive contribution to regional and international peace and security.
"The Prime Minister’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", the statement further said.