CPSC discusses Pakistan, Malaysia ties.

ISLAMABAD -- The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has organized an interactive virtual meeting with the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS), Malaysia and discussed different aspects of relations between Pakistan and Malaysia

The participants included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI; Prof. Dr. Maszlee bin Malik, Chairman, IAIS, Malaysia; Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director, China Pakistan Study Centre, ISSI; Dr. Ahmad Badri, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO), IAIS, Malaysia; and members of Team CPSC, ISSI.

During the meeting, the two sides apprised each other of their respective visions, mandates and scope of work and highlighted their outputs over the years as well as the extent of international collaboration.

They also acknowledged the complementarity in their objectives and research interests - including building narratives, focusing on relevant global and regional issues, and reinforcing their countries' foreign policy endeavours.

In his remarks during the interactive session, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the close...