Islamabad (TDI): Deputy President of the Malaysian Senate, Datuk Nur Jazlan bin Tan Sri Mohamed, called on Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, at the Parliament House during his visit to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference.
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasized the longstanding and cordial relations between Pakistan and Malaysia, rooted in mutual trust, respect, and shared values. He highlighted the importance of stronger parliamentary cooperation to consolidate bilateral ties and create opportunities for institutional engagement.
Highlighting the vast potential for collaboration between the two countries, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that Pakistan and Malaysia could greatly benefit from enhanced cooperation in education, tourism, halal food, and palm oil sectors. He underscored the importance of promoting people-to-people contacts and trade linkages, terming them essential for strengthening bilateral ties.
The Speaker added that the Gwadar Port has the potential to serve as a regional hub for connectivity and economic cooperation, offering mutual benefits to both nations.
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The Speaker expressed concern over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the growing menace of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms. He called for a coordinated global approach to address these emerging challenges and curb negative propaganda.
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also emphasized the need for unity and harmony within the Muslim Ummah, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to play its due role in safeguarding the collective interests of the Islamic world and promoting inter-Muslim solidarity.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s desire to strengthen ties with Malaysia, the Speaker expressed confidence that both countries would continue to deepen parliamentary and economic cooperation in the years ahead.
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Deputy President Datuk Nur Jazlan bin Tan Sri Mohamed appreciated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s address at the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, acknowledging that it effectively highlighted Pakistan’s democratic resolve and commitment to regional peace and stability.
Sohail Majeed
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