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ISLAMABAD, OCT  9 – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone call with his Malaysian counterpart Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

 
Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s strong desire to further enhance the strategic level partnership with Malaysia in economy, trade, defence, education and science and technological fields.

 
The two Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the excellent ties that exist between Pakistan and Malaysia and emphasized the importance of close cooperation to over common challenges brought by Covid-19.

Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated efforts of the Government of Malaysia in ensuring the well-being of Pakistani community residing in Malaysia.

 
He also assured that Malaysian nationals in Pakistan would be extended all possible assistance by the Pakistani authorities. He also wished success to Malaysia for the forthcoming APEC Summit 2020 in December.
Both Foreign Ministers agreed to further strengthen ties and cooperation that exists between the two nations and countries.