On May 30, 2024, the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad hosted a seminar on Pakistani-Malaysian relations, with His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan as the keynote speaker.
His Excellency was welcomed by Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, who highlighted the longstanding and multifaceted relations between Pakistan and Malaysia. He emphasised the importance of such seminars in encouraging mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations.
Ambassador Mazlan focused on various aspects of the bilateral relationship, including economic and trade relations, Malaysia’s governance and development policies, and educational opportunities in Malaysia. He detailed the historical ties and the collaborative efforts in areas like trade, investment, education, culture, and technical assistance. His Excellency highlighted the potential for further strengthening these ties through shared regional and international platforms such as OIC and ASEAN. His presentation highlighted the significance of ASEAN in Malaysia’s foreign policy and the immense economic potential of both regions.
The seminar was wad concluded by Dr Muhammad Nadeem Mirza, Director SPIR, who reiterated the importance of academic engagements in enhancing diplomatic ties and encouraged students to explore further studies and research opportunities in Malaysia.
To close the event, students were served a delightful Malaysian cuisine, adding a cultural touch to the seminar and providing a taste of Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage