Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim embarks on a State Visit to Pakistan
Arrival and Welcoming
- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim landed at Pakistan Air Force’s Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, welcomed by officials
- Notable figures present included Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan
- Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Datuk Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, also greeted the Prime Minister
- Pakistan’s Trade Minister Jamal Kamal Khan and other officials welcomed Anwar as well
- Red carpet welcome ceremony with a 21-gun salute and guard of honour by Pakistan Armed Forces
State Visit Highlights
- Upgraded to a state visit by the Pakistan government
- Packed schedule for the three-day visit, the first since Anwar assumed office in November 2022
- Scheduled meetings with Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif and bilateral discussions
- Witnessing the signing of MOUs between Malaysian and Pakistani trade organizations
- Launch of translated works by renowned Pakistani poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal and the Madani Malaysia book
- Keynote address at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad
- Awarded an honorary doctorate in philosophy by NUST
- Roundtable meeting with Pakistan’s industry leaders
Prestigious Recognition
- Courtesy call on President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr
- Conferred with the "Nishan-e-Pakistan", Pakistan’s highest civilian award
- Recognition for Anwar’s efforts in strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia and Pakistan
Further Engagements
- Scheduled meetings with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, and other influential figures
In conclusion, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s state visit to Pakistan is a significant diplomatic and trade-related event that highlights the strong ties between Malaysia and Pakistan. The meetings, signings, and awards during this visit showcase the commitment to fostering and enhancing bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of both countries. Anwar’s engagements with key figures in Pakistan demonstrate a proactive approach to diplomacy and cooperation, which can lead to further opportunities for economic growth and collaboration between Malaysia and Pakistan.