Malaysia Strengthens Trade Ties With Pakistan
Malaysia’s High Commissioner Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan on Thursday reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to deepen economic ties with Pakistan and expand bilateral trade, noting current trade valued at about USD 1.6–1.8 billion. He highlighted a memorandum to import up to USD 200 million in halal meat annually (about USD 100 million already imported) and identified opportunities in poultry, dairy, pharmaceuticals and AI cooperation.
Key Points
- 1Reaffirmed commitment to deepen economic ties, noting $1.6-1.8bn bilateral trade and $200m halal deal
- 2Highlighted trade imbalance favoring Malaysia and potential to diversify Pakistani agricultural, pharmaceutical exports
- 3Called for sector-focused engagements, halal certification and tech cooperation including AI to boost exports
Scoring Rationale
Official bilateral trade commitments and clear sector opportunities, limited by incremental update and geographic scope.
Sources
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