Malaysia pledges closer cooperation with Bangladesh on bilateral issues

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday congratulated newly-elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in a telephone conversation, reaffirming his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.

According to official sources, Anwar Ibrahim called Tarique Rahman at around 3:00pm to extend his greetings following the formation of the new government in Bangladesh.

During the conversation, the Malaysian premier expressed his willingness to work closely with Bangladesh on various bilateral issues, highlighting the importance of continued collaboration between the two friendly nations.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman thanked his Malaysian counterpart for the warm wishes and expressed optimism about further deepening relations.

He also conveyed his commitment to working together to promote development and prosperity in both countries.

The exchange reflects the strong diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and Malaysia and signals continued cooperation in areas of mutual interest under the new government.