Malaysian PM, COAS talk about regional safety, defence cooperation

Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir. —ISPR
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes fingers with Chief of Military Employees (COAS) Common Syed Asim Munir. —ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim referred to as on Chief of Military Employees (COAS) Common Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi, the place each the high-ups mentioned bilateral strategic pursuits, regional safety and defence cooperation.

The Inter Companies Public Relations (ISPR) stated on Friday the premier emphasised on the necessity for enhancing bilateral ties significantly army relations between the 2 brotherly nations. He prolonged an invite to the military chief to go to Malaysia “in the identical context”.

“The COAS thanked the prime minister for the invitation and appreciated the profitable go to to Pakistan, which is able to assist additional enhance the enduring and historic ties between the 2 nations and the militaries,” stated the ISPR.

PM Ibrahim, together with a high-level delegation, reached Islamabad on Wednesday on a three-day go to to the nation. He held essential conferences with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Zardari, whereby they mentioned a variety of bilateral, regional and worldwide problems with mutual curiosity.

In the course of the assembly with the military chief, Prime Minister Ibrahim praised Pakistan Armed Forces’ position in regional peace and stability, acknowledging their professionalism and sacrifices in combating terrorism, stated the army’s media wing.

COAS Munir additionally attended the investiture ceremony and state banquet held within the honour of the prime minister of Malaysia on the presidency.

In the course of the particular investiture ceremony, President Zardari conferred the award of Nishan-e-Pakistan upon PM Ibrahim in recognition of his assist for Islamic causes and for being an incredible buddy of Pakistan.

The highest civilian award was conferred at a particular investiture ceremony held on the Aiwan-e-Sadr and attended by PM Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, companies chiefs, diplomats, and senior authorities officers.

In the course of the ceremony, it was highlighted that the Malaysian prime minister was an avid reader of Allama Iqbal and acknowledged that his work had been a supply of inspiration for him.

PM Ibrahim has been a distinguished advocate of humanitarian causes and Islamic values all through his political profession. His management is marked by a profound dedication to selling social justice and addressing world points affecting the Islamic world.

The president additionally hosted a state dinner in honour of the visiting Malaysian prime minister and his delegation.