Lahore: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation stands united with the Pakistan Armed Forces in defense of the country.

PM Shehbaz Sharif was talking to former Prime Minister and President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Sunday.

The Prime Minister briefed Nawaz Sharif in detail about his visit to Malaysia. He conveyed the well wishes of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Nawaz Sharif.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said bilateral relations between Pakistan and Malaysia, especially economic cooperation, are touching new heights.

The Prime Minister also briefed Nawaz Sharif about his upcoming visit to Egypt. The meeting included discussions on provocations from Afghanistan. Pakistan's armed forces effective and decisive response against Afghanistan's aggression was commended.

Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif were also present on the occasion.