Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Malaysian business delegation to visit Pakistan to discuss enhancing trade and investment relations between the two countries.

He extended the invitation during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh today.

The Prime Minister appreciated the leadership of Malaysian Prime Minister and also commended his knowledge of art and literature, particularly about the national poet of Pakistan Allama Iqbal.

The two leaders recalled the historical ties between Pakistan and Malaysia, especially in the field of education, science and technology and trade and expressed desire to further enhance the cooperation in the future.

They also agreed to hold next meeting of Joint Ministerial Commission in Islamabad soon.

The Prime Minister reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to undertake an official visit to Pakistan later this year.

Source: Radio Pakistan