PUTRAJAYA – Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in defence science, technology, and industry, through knowledge and technology transfer, during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s three-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
A joint statement issued following the visit highlighted that both leaders reviewed the state of Malaysia–Pakistan relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern.
Economic and Trade Relations
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting balanced and sustainable economic ties, including enhanced market access, business facilitation, and the effective utilisation of the Malaysia–Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (MPCEPA).
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Palm Oil Exports:
Malaysia expressed intent to expand palm oil exports to Pakistan, catering to growing demand in the food processing and manufacturing sectors. Both nations agreed to maintain a stable and sustainable supply chain while adhering to environmentally responsible practices.
Halal Industry Cooperation:
The leaders agreed to enhance collaboration in halal certification, food supply chains, and manufacturing, responding to rising global demand for halal products and services.
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“Dear brother, let me, at the outset, thank you from the core of my heart, on behalf of the people of Pakistan and my colleagues for extending an exceptionally warm welcome to us. This is my first visit to your great country yet ever since our arrival last night, I have felt… pic.twitter.com/wF0jm5VtOf
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) October 6, 2025
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The leaders expressed satisfaction with the ongoing defence collaboration under the Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC), established in 1997.
Cooperation has been strengthened through high-level visits, ministerial and military meetings, military-to-military engagements, and defence industry linkages. Both sides committed to further deepen cooperation, particularly in defence science, technology, and industry, through knowledge and technology transfer.
Cybersecurity and Counterterrorism:
Both nations also pledged to enhance collaboration in cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, combatting organized crime, and terrorism financing, including increased information sharing and technical cooperation to address emerging threats.
Connectivity and Aviation
Recognising aviation’s role in boosting connectivity, Pakistan and Malaysia agreed to expand air traffic rights, enabling more direct flights to enhance business, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
Support for Gaza and Palestine
Both leaders strongly condemned the ongoing genocide in Gaza and reiterated unwavering support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state based on pre-June 1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
They called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, the end of the Gaza blockade, protection of civilians, and unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery. Both sides stressed the need for a just and lasting solution to achieve peace and stability in the region, welcoming ongoing international efforts toward Palestinian statehood.