Dar calls on Malaysian prime minister
Foreign Minister shaq Dar on Friday called on Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, on the sidelines of 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting.
During the meeting, he conveyed warm wishes from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Malaysia. He also appreciated Malaysia's leadership as ASEAN Chair for the year 2025.
Dar also met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Prak Sokhonn, on sidelines of 32nd ARF in Kuala Lumpur.
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