JASIN, May 2 — Solidarity and mutual trust are the strength of the Umno-PAS relationship in Muafakat Nasional (MN) in Melaka.

Melaka Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said both parties also planned to strengthen the relationship through various joint programmes involving all levels.

"In Melaka, Umno and PAS will continue to work together. The political atmosphere here may not be the same as in other states.

"This solidarity can be further enhanced by building strength based on mutual trust between the two parties to continue this cooperation at the grassroots level,” he told reporters after attending the state-level Muafakat Nasional Breaking of Fast ceremony in Serkam, here, today.

Present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali and Melaka PAS commissioner Datuk Kamarudin Sidek. — Bernama