ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening defence collaboration and strategic engagement with Malaysia, the military media affairs wing said in a statement on Friday.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Bin Ismail, along with the Malaysian Ambassador to Pakistan and a high-level delegation at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
During the meeting, the regional security dynamics and matters of mutual interest were deliberated upon.
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening defence collaboration and strategic engagement with Malaysia@OfficialDGISPR #News #RadioPakistan https://t.co/SSsyDttOqX
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 21, 2026
Both sides reaffirmed the strong and enduring bonds between Pakistan and Malaysia and expressed their resolve to further broaden cooperation and engagement in areas of shared interest.
Pakistan Deputy PM receives Malaysian Home Minister
Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a meeting today with Malaysian Home Minister H.E. Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad.
The two sides reaffirmed close & brotherly ties between Pak & Malaysia… pic.twitter.com/M8ugkNCoa8
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 21, 2026
According to a Foreign Office statement, the two sides reaffirmed close and brotherly ties between the two countries and discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, mutual legal assistance and people-to-people exchanges.
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“They also exchanged views on regional and International developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed commitment to working closely for shared objectives of peace, stability and prosperity,” the FO statement said.
Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy close and longstanding ties rooted in shared values, mutual respect and strong people-to-people connections. The two countries continue to cooperate across political, economic, defence and regional issues, while supporting each other in promoting peace, stability and development.
