LAHORE
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed deepest sympathies on behalf of the Pakistani people for the brotherly people of Malaysia over the loss of lives and property caused by recent floods due to torrential rains in several states of the country.
\nThe prime minister in his telephonic conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, assured that the people of Pakistan stood in solidarity with their Malaysian brothers and sisters during this challenging time.
\nHe also appreciated the swift and effective measures taken by the Malaysian government to address this natural calamity.
\nThe prime minister offered all possible assistance to Malaysia and announced the immediate dispatch of humanitarian aid as a gesture of Pakistan\u2019s support for its Malaysian brothers and sisters.
\nReferring to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim\u2019s recent visit to Pakistan in October this year, PM Shehbaz expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral relations and reiterated Pakistan\u2019s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.
\nHe noted with satisfaction that most of the trade issues highlighted during the Malaysian Prime Minister\u2019s visit to Pakistan had been successfully resolved.
\nThe Malaysian prime minister thanked Shehbaz Sharif for Pakistan\u2019s support and agreed that both nations needed to work together to enhance relations in all key sectors.
\nThe two leaders also agreed to continue high-level visits. The prime minister, as well as the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, are expected to visit Kuala Lumpur early next year, a press release issued by the PM Office said.
\nIn his post on X, the prime minister said during his conversation with the Malaysian PM he also expressed deep admiration for the swift response of the Malaysian government to this natural calamity.
\nMeanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also expressed heartfelt grief over the loss of lives and destruction resulting from floods in Malaysia.
\n\u201cThe people of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction resulting from the devastating floods in Malaysia. Our heartfelt sincerest sympathies and prayers for the victims and their families. Pakistan is ready to extend all possible support to the recovery effort,\u201d Ishaq Dar wrote on X.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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