Anwar Heads To Europe, Brazil For Bilateral Talks, BRICS Summit
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the visits to Rome, Paris and Rio de Janeiro reflect Malaysia's strategic intent to deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, culture and education.
Collectively, these three nations recorded RM50.91 billion (US$11.14 billion) in bilateral trade with Malaysia in 2024.
In Italy, Anwar is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss economic partnerships and explore joint cultural initiatives. A Business Roundtable and engagements with the local Muslim community and Malaysian diaspora are also on the agenda.
In France, he will hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron focused on trade, digital innovation and higher education. Anwar will also deliver a public lecture at Sorbonne University and participate in industry roundtables with major French corporations.
From July 5 to 7, Anwar will be in Rio de Janeiro to attend the BRICS Summit, at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Representing Malaysia as a BRICS Partner Country and ASEAN Chair for 2025, Anwar will highlight Malaysia's position on multilateralism, artificial intelligence governance, climate action and global health.
The PM is accompanied by a business delegation comprising leading Malaysian firms, including Petronas, Khazanah Nasional, Maybank and Sunway Group, seeking to expand investment footprints and forge global partnerships.
'This synergy between government-to-government and business-to-business cooperation ensures that Malaysia remains strategically positioned in global markets,' PM's senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said.
The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry, along with Malaysian Investment Development Authority and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, is coordinating business engagements to facilitate potential joint ventures and investment opportunities.
Anwar is expected to return to Malaysia on July 9 and will immediately participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
The trip underscores Malaysia's MADANI vision of inclusive, globally engaged governance focused on sustainable economic progress and international cooperation. Related
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