# Malaysia-Pakistan bilateral relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysia-pakistan-bilateral-relations
> Updated: 2026-10-14T10:46:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Malaysia and Pakistan are working to strengthen their bilateral relationship, which has been a Strategic Partnership since 2019. The two nations are focusing on expanding cooperation across several sectors, including trade, investment, education, tourism, defense, energy, telecommunications, and the halal industry.

Economic interests include Pakistan serving as a market for Malaysian palm oil and a joint venture for edible oil refining at Port Qasim in Karachi. In the education sector, Malaysia aims to attract more Pakistani students, noting that Pakistan is already among the top five countries of origin for international students in Malaysia. Additionally, a joint committee on defense cooperation is scheduled to meet, and Malaysia is extending its ‘Visit Malaysia’ campaign through 2027 to promote tourism to Pakistan’s northern areas.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Malaysia and Pakistan vow to deepen trade and investment ties

Malaysia and Pakistan aim to strengthen their Strategic Partnership by expanding cooperation in trade, defense, education, and tourism, following decades of diplomatic relations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-and-pakistan-vow-to-deepen-trade-and-investment-ties

### 2026-09-14: Peru and Malaysia celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations

Peru and Malaysia celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting a significant increase in trade and cooperation in renewable energy and various economic sectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-and-malaysia-celebrate-40-years-of-diplomatic-relations

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