On 15 June 2026, the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad hosted a Hi-Tea Reception for members of the media and friends of Malaysia in Pakistan, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening engagement with key stakeholders and further enhancing Malaysia–Pakistan bilateral relations.
The reception was attended by journalists, representatives of chambers of commerce, government officials, academia and longstanding friends of Malaysia, providing an informal platform to exchange views on bilateral cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration.
In his welcoming remarks, His Excellency Ambassador Dato' Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, expressed his appreciation to members of the media for their continued support in promoting greater understanding of Malaysia and fostering closer Malaysia–Pakistan relations.
The High Commissioner highlighted the longstanding friendship between Malaysia and Pakistan, which is founded on mutual respect, shared values and close people-to-people ties. He noted that both countries possess complementary strengths that provide significant opportunities to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, tourism, agriculture and the halal industry.
Touching on regional economic cooperation, the High Commissioner emphasised the vast potential for collaboration between Pakistan and ASEAN. He noted that Pakistan's young and growing population, together with ASEAN's dynamic market of nearly 680 million people, presents considerable opportunities to strengthen trade, investment and business linkages for the mutual benefit of both regions.
The High Commissioner also highlighted Malaysia's interest in expanding cooperation with Pakistan in the area of food security, given Pakistan's strong agricultural sector and Malaysia's increasing demand for agricultural and food products. He expressed confidence that closer economic collaboration would contribute to sustainable growth and shared prosperity.
The discussions also underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation in education, including higher education, technical and vocational training, academic exchanges and institutional partnerships, to support human capital development in both countries.
During the engagement, the High Commissioner also acknowledged Pakistan's constructive efforts in promoting dialogue and peaceful engagement on regional and international issues, reiterating Malaysia's consistent support for diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law.
The reception concluded with networking sessions among participants, providing an opportunity to strengthen professional linkages and exchange ideas on future areas of cooperation. The High Commission of Malaysia remains committed to engaging with the media and strategic stakeholders in Pakistan to further deepen the longstanding friendship and comprehensive partnership between Malaysia and Pakistan.
