Pakistan’s bid to be Asean dialogue partner will be discussed, says PM

Pakistan’s bid to be Asean dialogue partner will be discussed, says PM

Anwar Ibrahim says it will be brought up for discussion at the next Asean leaders’ conference.

ANWAR IBRAHIM
In October last year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was quoted as saying that Malaysia fully supported Pakistan’s efforts to become a full dialogue partner of Asean.
PUTRAJAYA:
Pakistan’s bid to become a full dialogue partner of Asean will be discussed with leaders of the regional grouping, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“It will be brought up for discussion at the Asean leaders’ conference,” he told reporters briefly after performing the Aidiladha prayers at the Putra Mosque here today.

He was asked to comment on Pakistan’s renewed efforts to elevate its partnership status with Asean.

Yesterday, Pakistan’s high commissioner to Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, reportedly said Islamabad is renewing its push to become a full dialogue partner, reflecting the country’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and deepening engagement with the bloc.

Pakistan, which became Asean’s first sectoral dialogue partner in 1993, has consistently valued its cooperation with the regional grouping and aims to further expand those ties.

In October last year, Anwar was quoted as saying Malaysia fully supported Pakistan’s efforts to become a full dialogue partner of Asean.

Asked about Pakistan welcoming his offer to mediate in its  dispute with India, Anwar said Malaysia only hopes for a peaceful resolution.

“I have no role to play, I’m simply offering my opinion,” he said.

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