Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif exchanged Eid greetings with the Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister conveyed his sincere wishes and prayers for the prosperity and progress of the fraternal people of Malaysia as well as for the Muslim Ummah. While discussing the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the Prime Minister appreciated Malaysia's principled and consistent stance on the Palestinian cause, under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders agreed to redouble efforts for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as well as to ensure provision of essential aid to the innocent Palestinian brethren. Underscoring the close and cordial relationship between Pakistan and Malaysia, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction on the upward trajectory of bilateral ties. The two sides agreed to further strengthen their relations, which are marked by commonality of views on all issues of mutual interest. While recalling their recent warm and productive meeting on the sidel ines of the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting in Riyadh in April this year, as well as two telephone conversations in the last four months, the two leaders underscored the need for maintaining regular high-level exchanges. In this regard, the Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for graciously accepting his invitation to visit Pakistan in the very near future. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further broaden the historic ties between Pakistan and Malaysia in all areas of mutual interest, particularly in trade and investment. Source: Radio Pakistan