On Wednesday, 12 July 2023, Ambassador Azhar received a courtesy call from Mr. Shafqat Ali, representative of the Silk Road Travel & Tour from Gilgit Baltistan Province. Both sides acknowledged the importance of fostering stronger cooperation and promoting tourism between the two brotherly Islamic countries.
During the meeting, Mr. Shafqat Ali provided an overview of the activities and services offered by his travel agency. He highlighted the unique tourism potential of Gilgit Baltistan and expressed his commitment to showcasing the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage to visitors from Malaysia.
Ambassador Azhar expressed his appreciation for Mr. Shafqat Ali's efforts in promoting tourism in Gilgit Baltistan. Recognizing the significant role of tourism in strengthening people-to-people contacts and fostering closer ties between nations, both sides agreed to explore avenues for collaboration in this sector.
The discussion concluded with a mutual understanding to continue the dialogue and work towards enhancing cooperation in tourism, ultimately facilitating a greater flow of tourists between Malaysia and Gilgit Baltistan.
