Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye met with the High Commissioner of Malaysia Dato Azahar bin Mazlan

Saifullah Ansar

ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 /DNA/ – Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, received a courtesy call from Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, at the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad. The meeting served as a platform for both envoys to exchange views on Malaysia–Türkiye bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding economic cooperation and identifying new areas for closer engagement.

Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening trade and investment linkages in light of evolving regional and global economic dynamics. The discussions also touched on trilateral cooperation involving Malaysia, Türkiye and Pakistan, especially in the fields of capacity building and development assistance. In this regard, the Ambassadors explored potential collaboration between the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), highlighting opportunities to share expertise and best practices for programmes in Pakistan.

The meeting further addressed efforts to revive the trilateral television channel initiative between Malaysia, Türkiye and Pakistan, aimed at promoting balanced narratives and combating Islamophobia through media cooperation and strategic communication. Regional security issues were also discussed, with both sides underscoring the importance of dialogue, stability and cooperation in addressing common challenges.

The courtesy call reflected the warm and friendly relations between Malaysia and Türkiye, reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral ties while exploring practical avenues for cooperation with Pakistan.