Kuala Lumpur, 6 December 2025 — Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani arrived in Kuala Lumpur today on an official visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties and pursuing new avenues of cooperation. The trip follows his participation in the inter-parliamentary speakers conference in March 2025 and seeks to build on that momentum.
At a dinner hosted by the local business community in his honour, Chairman Gilani reaffirmed Pakistan and Malaysia’s long-standing relationship rooted in shared values and strong cultural connections. He underscored that current two-way trade stands at roughly $1.5 billion annually but stressed that the potential to expand is substantial, with targeted action and greater private sector engagement.
Highlighting areas for collaboration, he identified tourism, infrastructure, construction, mining, agribusiness, the halal industry and food processing as key sectors where Malaysian investors can find significant opportunities. He also praised Malaysia’s role in commodities such as palm oil and said strategic partnerships could unlock mutual benefits.
Chairman Gilani pointed to Pakistan’s competitive advantages, including a young workforce, strategic sectors and an investor-friendly environment that together make the country an attractive destination. He invited Malaysian businesses to explore joint ventures and investment projects that can raise bilateral trade to new levels.
On facilitating investment, he gave special mention to the Special Investment Facilitation Council as a one-window platform providing regulatory guidance, easier access and coordinated federal and provincial support for investors. The move, he said, aims to simplify processes and accelerate project implementation for foreign partners.
Expressing optimism about the outcomes of the visit, Chairman Gilani said the Gilani Malaysia engagement will be guided by mutual trust and strong commitment to create new opportunities, deepen trade ties and enhance economic and cultural links between the two countries.
