Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Malaysian Interior Minister Dato’ Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, where the two sides discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation in security, law enforcement, trade and investment.
The prime minister welcomed the Malaysian interior minister and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the close and brotherly ties between the two countries. He also appreciated Malaysia’s support for Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace.
Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the signing ceremony of the prisoner transfer agreement. The agreement was signed by Malaysian Interior Minister Dato’ Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
The agreement provides a framework for the transfer of sentenced prisoners between the two countries, facilitating greater legal cooperation and enabling eligible prisoners to serve the remainder of their sentences in their home country, subject to applicable procedures.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and other senior officials were also present.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian interior minister visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where he met Field Marshal Asim Munir. The Malaysian ambassador to Pakistan and a high-level delegation also accompanied him.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting discussed the regional security situation and matters of mutual interest. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and close relations between Pakistan and Malaysia.
The meeting also focused on expanding defence cooperation and strategic ties between the two countries, with both sides expressing their resolve to enhance cooperation and engagement in areas of mutual interest.