Prime Minister Imran Khan and Prime Minister Dr. Mahatir Mohammad held a joint press conference: Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on his electoral victory and commended the smooth and peaceful transition of power from the previous government. Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad also congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on his recent resounding election as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan and wished Pakistan greater progress in its national development under the new government. Both leaders acknowledged the long history of close cooperation between both countries since Malaysia’s independence. Both Leaders reaffirmed the commitment to strengthen the partnership which meets the interests of both countries. Both leaders stressed the importance of exchanges of visits at all levels, with a view to further expand the depth of bilateral relations. The two leaders welcomed the establishment of Bilateral Consultation between the senior officials of both Ministries of Foreign Affairs as the mechanism to intensify engagements between both sides. In this regard, Malaysia and Pakistan will convene the first Bilateral Consultation in Islamabad next year.