TP Report
ISLAMABAD: the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan received Ms. Amina Hassan Sheikh, Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, for a courtesy call at the High Commission in Islamabad.
During the meeting, both sides held a constructive exchange on strengthening bilateral engagement, with particular focus on youth cooperation, parliamentary linkages, and economic collaboration. Ms. Sheikh emphasized the importance of fostering closer connections between young parliamentarians of Malaysia and Pakistan, noting that such engagement would promote knowledge-sharing, leadership development, and stronger people-to-people ties between the two countries.
The discussion also covered the broader economic landscape and recent developments in Pakistan, with both sides sharing views on opportunities to further enhance cooperation and mutual engagement.
Ms. Sheikh proposed organizing a roundtable meeting involving Members of the Punjab Assembly and the ASEAN Heads of Mission in Islamabad. The proposed session would provide a platform to promote dialogue on youth engagement, parliamentary cooperation, and broader regional collaboration between ASEAN and Pakistan.
The High Commissioner welcomed the proposal and appreciated the initiative aimed at strengthening engagement with ASEAN missions in Islamabad. He stated that Malaysia looks forward to exploring potential avenues of cooperation with the Punjab Assembly, particularly in areas supporting youth engagement, governance exchanges, and institutional linkages.
