Malaysia and Pakistan hold business engagement event in Islamabad

The High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad hosted the Malaysia–Pakistan Business Engagement 2026 to strengthen trade, investment, and business linkages. The event featured Malaysian High Commissioner Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh.

High Commissioner Mazlan noted that bilateral trade reached approximately USD 1.55 billion in 2025. He advocated for reviewing the Malaysia–Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (MPCEPA) to improve market access. Key sectors identified for potential cooperation include the halal industry, agriculture, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and technology.

Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh highlighted Pakistan’s interest in Malaysia’s industrial and technological development. He encouraged Malaysian investment in Pakistan’s manufacturing, value-added industries, and special economic zones, noting Pakistan’s strategic position as a gateway to Central Asian markets.