ISLAMABAD: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accorded a warm welcome at his arrival at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad on Thursday. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received him at the main gate, local media reported.
National anthems of the two brotherly and friendly nations were played. Later, the Malaysian PM inspected the guard of honour, presented to him by smartly turned out contingent of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
PM Shehbaz Sharif has introduced the Malaysian Prime Minister with his ministers, while the Malaysian Prime Minister has introduced members of his delegation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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On the occasion, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim also planted a sapling at the Prime Minister House.
Earlier, Shehbaz Sharif has said the trip of the Malaysian PM to Pakistan underscores the shared commitment to prosperity, peace, and regional development. In a statement via social media welcoming the Malaysian leader, he said he looks forward to fruitful meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
