Malaysia, Pakistan agree to set up joint working group on security cooperation
Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to establish a joint working group to enhance cooperation on security, counter-terrorism, and transnational crime. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral relations through structured intelligence sharing and diplomatic dialogue.
Why it matters
Strengthening security ties between these two nations reflects a broader trend of regional cooperation to address complex geopolitical and domestic security challenges.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed in principle to establish a working group between their respective ministries to strengthen cooperation in security and law enforcement.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the proposed working group would coordinate follow-up actions and ensure agreed areas of cooperation could be implemented more structurally and effectively.
He said the matter was discussed during his bilateral meeting with Pakistan's Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Islamabad yesterday as part of his working visit to Pakistan.
The discussions covered a wide range of security and enforcement issues, including police cooperation, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism, combating drug trafficking and transnational crime, cybersecurity, immigration, human trafficking, prisoner management and maritime enforcement.
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