Dato Ahmad Azam, Malaysia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Kabul, to discuss the expansion of political and economic relations as well as bilateral cooperation between Afghanistan and Malaysia.

According to a statement issued Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,  Muttaqi said that the diplomatic, religious, cultural, and economic ties between the two countries are growing. He expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s goodwill and consistent cooperation with Afghanistan throughout history.

Muttaqi added that Afghanistan’s relations with the international community are expanding and that there are positive engagements with neighboring and regional countries. He also emphasized Afghanistan’s interest in strengthening ties with Southeast Asian nations, particularly Malaysia.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian envoy highlighted the importance of bilateral relations and described Afghanistan’s current situation as promising. He stated that the visit was arranged under the direct instruction of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and expressed hope that high-level visits between the two countries would take place in the future.