Mahathir Mohamad’s visit cause for happiness: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad’s visit to Pakistan is a cause for happiness.

PM Imran and Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad addressed a joint press conference.

PM Imran said that corruption can turn any nation poor and it is the biggest hurdle in the way to progress.

“PM Mahathir’s action against dishonesty is commendable,” said Imran Khan, adding that Pakistan can take a leaf out of Malaysia’s book in this regard. 

While appreciating his Malaysian counterpart, PM Imran said that Mahathir Mohamad says things which other Muslim leaders even do not say.

At the end of the business conference, Malaysia announced to install a car plan in Pakistan and PM Mahathir presented PM Imran a car key. 

In his address,  the Malaysian premier said, "There is fear, enmity towards Muslims and the example of that is Christchurch [attacks]."

Regarding his talks with the premier, Mahathir Mohamad said, "We are giving importance to trade with Pakistan and had bilateral discussions on issues affecting the region and the world. If we increase our trade with each other, we will benefit. Today, everyone is focused on growing their economy and it is necessary that we have some wealth of our own in order to function as nations."