Malaysia and Pakistan enjoy time-tested friendship: Azhar bin Mazlan

KUALA LUMPUR ( WNAM REPORT): A high-level delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) visited the iconic Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur at the invitation of Petronas management, highlighting the importance of energy cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia. The visit was specially arranged with the support of H.E. Dato Muhammad Azhar bin Mazlan, Ambassador of Malaysia to Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that “Malaysia and Pakistan enjoy a time-tested friendship rooted in mutual trust and shared prosperity. I am delighted to see ICCI’s leadership engaging with Petronas, one of Malaysia’s flagship companies. This initiative will open new doors for business cooperation and will further strengthen our bilateral economic ties.”
ICCI Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqi said that energy—particularly petroleum—remains the backbone of modern economies, and Pakistan’s rapidly growing energy demand presents vast opportunities for international investors. He noted that Petronas had previously contributed to Pakistan’s energy sector, he invited the company to return to Pakistan, re-establish its presence, and explore new ventures in exploration, refining, LNG, and downstream facilities.
He emphasized that Pakistan is implementing reforms and investment-friendly policies, making the petroleum and energy sector highly attractive for global companies. He assured Petronas management that ICCI and the business community would extend full cooperation to facilitate their operations in Pakistan.
ICCI Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chadurhy further highlighted that renewed engagement by Petronas would not only strengthen Pakistan’s energy security but also enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia, opening new avenues of growth, technology sharing, and job creation.
The ICCI delegation included Convener Delegation Committee Imran Minhas, Convener ASEAN Committee Chaudhry Muhammad Ali along with other board members. Commercial Councilor of Pakistan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur Ms.Tahira Javed also graced the occasion.
The visit concluded with ICCI expressing gratitude to Petronas management for warm hospitality and to Ambassador Dato Muhammad Azhar bin Mazlan for facilitating this important engagement, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Malaysia.