RAWALPINDI – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and discussed bilateral strategic interests, regional security, and defence cooperation.
The visiting dignitary praised Pakistan Armed Forces’ role in regional peace and stability, acknowledging their professionalism and sacrifices in combating terrorism, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement on Friday.
He emphasised on the need for increasing bilateral ties particularly military relations amongst the two brotherly countries and extended an invitation to the COAS to visit Malaysia in the same context.
Gen Asim Munir thanked the Malaysian PM for the invitation and appreciated the successful visit to Pakistan, which will help further improve the enduring and historic ties between the two countries and the militaries.
COAS also attended the Investiture Ceremony and State Banquet held in the honour of Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Presidency.
