Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed his country’s support for the UN Security Council resolution on Kashmir during his three-day visit to Pakistan. Speaking at a joint press conference with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Ibrahim said, “We are committed to supporting the UN Security Council resolution, while human rights concerns are, of course, a priority for us.” This statement referred to the 1948 UN resolution on the Kashmir dispute, and Ibrahim expressed hope that the issue could be resolved "through acceptable channels" and in an "amicable" manner.

During the visit, Pakistan and Malaysia also agreed to strengthen cooperation in various sectors, including trade, economy, defence, education, and tourism. Prime Minister Sharif highlighted key topics discussed in their meetings: “We discussed trade, investment opportunities, strategic and defence collaboration, semiconductors, green energy, skilled labour, and youth empowerment.” Both leaders were keen to expand economic ties, with discussions on the export of Halal meat worth $200 million annually and the sale of Basmati rice from Pakistan to Malaysia.

Ibrahim mentioned that his government was also interested in increasing flights between the two countries to boost tourism, stating that Malaysia is eager to welcome more Pakistani tourists. Additionally, both sides explored the potential for further collaboration in defence and military procurement, with a focus on strategic cooperation.

The Malaysian Prime Minister commended Pakistan’s stance on the Gaza and Palestine conflict, expressing his appreciation for Pakistan's consistent support of Palestinian rights. Ibrahim shared his admiration for Pakistan's founding leaders, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and national poet Allama Iqbal, underlining the deep historical ties between the two nations.

Both leaders also voiced their concerns over the escalating violence in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to Israeli aggression. Sharif condemned the ongoing conflict, saying, “In contemporary history, there is no parallel to this kind of genocide and carnage.” Anwar Ibrahim echoed these sentiments, emphasising that the conflict is not a conventional war but is marked by "intransigence" and "aggression," which he said violated fundamental international laws.

In addition to these discussions, several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and a Letter of Cooperation were signed between Malaysia and Pakistan, further solidifying their strategic and economic partnership.

Earlier in August, Ibrahim visited India, where the two nations elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership after discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following a period of strained relations under Malaysia’s former leader Mahathir Mohamad.