Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Pakistan, Malaysia Sign Six Accords as Kuala Lumpur Plans $200 Million Halal-Meat Imports

Officials now pivot to certification alignment for delivery-focused follow-up.

Overview

  • Prime ministers Shehbaz Sharif and Anwar Ibrahim witnessed six MoUs covering higher education, diplomat training, tourism promotion, halal standards, anti-corruption, and SME support.
  • Kuala Lumpur announced plans to import $200 million in halal-certified meat from Pakistan, with Islamabad pledging to meet all certification requirements.
  • The two sides outlined broader cooperation in IT, telecommunications, agriculture, automotive, green energy, and electrical and electronic manufacturing.
  • Malaysia reiterated support for Pakistan’s bid to become an ASEAN Full Dialogue Partner, alongside plans for closer coordination at the UN and OIC.
  • Both leaders condemned Israeli aggression in Gaza and urged concrete international action, as delegations also engaged a business forum to drive private-sector partnerships.