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The Star
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
France-M'sia forge new path
Macron hails Anwar's visit as a success which will boost ties PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron regards Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit as a success, given the progress made in jointly reviving partnerships across all sectors. Macron said the rapprochement between the two nations' economies and shared diversification strategies were essential. He was referring to the newly signed project in the critical minerals and rare earths sector with the company Carester, which just opened a plant in Lacq, the historic cooperation between Malaysia Airlines and Airbus when it came to transport, and also in the field of energy transition. 'In South-East Asia, I reiterated our support for regional electricity connectivity, including support for civil nuclear energy. Strong bond: Macron welcoming Anwar for a working dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris; and (below) Anwar presenting a Quran to the Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-eddine Mohamed Hafiz, during Friday prayers in Paris. — Reuters/Bernama 'I must also mention the exchanges between our artists, researchers, academics, and students – all those who bring the France-Malaysia relationship to life. New agreements are in view to continue weaving this human connection between our countries.' In turn, Anwar said the collaboration among the private sector was why government to government arrangements and exchanges with ministers should continue at the higher level. 'I think we have benefited immensely from the education (sector), the AI, the digital engineering that many of our students have been trained in here. 'We want to further explore. We have now started to get French students into Malaysia, and tourism is also increasing,' he added.
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Macron announces 'historic' Airbus-Malaysia Airlines deal
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said there had been an historic deal between Airbus and Malaysia, as Macron hosted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Paris. Macron said such deals highlighted the importance of trade between France and Asia, as Europe faces up to likely tariffs from US President Donald Trump. "I am thinking of the projects signed in the key minerals sector, in the rare earths sector with the company Carester which has just opened up a factory in the region of Lacq, the transport sector with this historic co-operation between Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, and in the energy transition sector," said Macron. Industry sources told Reuters this week that Airbus was close to winning an order from Malaysia Aviation Group for more A330neo long-haul jets.
The Star
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Anwar's visit to Paris a success, marks revival of partnerships across all sectors, says Macron
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (front, left) shaking hands with French President Emmanuel Macron after a press conference at the Elysee Palace, Friday. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED PARIS: French president Emmanuel Macron has regarded Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit a success as they were jointly reviving partnerships across all sectors. Turning to the Malaysian Prime Minister, Macron said 'You have had high-level meetings with the Prime Minister (François Bayrou) and other key officials, delivered an important speech at the Sorbonne (university), engaged with civil society leaders, and met with our business community.' He said the rapprochement between the two nations' economies and shared diversification strategies were essential. Macron was referring to the newly signed project in the critical minerals and rare earths sector with the company Carester, which just opened a plant in Lacq; in transport, with the historic cooperation between Malaysia Airlines and Airbus; and also in the field of energy transition. 'In South-East Asia, I reiterated our support for regional electricity connectivity, including support for civil nuclear energy. 'I must also mention the exchanges between our artists, researchers, academics, and students — all those who bring the France-Malaysia relationship to life. New agreements are in view to continue weaving this human connection between our countries.' Anwar said the collaboration among the private sector was why Government-to-Government arrangements, exchanges with ministers, in exchange of policies should continue at the higher level. 'I think we have benefited immensely from the education, the AI, digital engineering that many of our students have been trained here. We want to further explore. We have now started to get students into Malaysia, French students and tourism also increasing,' he added.
Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
French President Macron announces ‘historic' Airbus/Malaysia Airlines deal
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday there had been an historic deal between Airbus and Malaysia, as Macron hosted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Paris. Macron said such deals highlighted the importance of trade between France and Asia, as Europe faces up to likely tariffs from US President Donald Trump. 'I am thinking of the projects signed in the key minerals sector, in the rare earths sector with the company Carester which has just opened up a factory in the region of Lacq, the transport sector with this historic co-operation between Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, and in the energy transition sector,' said Macron. Industry sources told Reuters this week that Airbus was close to winning an order from Malaysia Aviation Group for more A330neo long-haul jets. 'Airbus has been our focus. Malaysian Airlines 20, and AirAsia another 50,' added Ibrahim.
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia-France strengthen strategic cooperation in defence, economy & technology
PARIS: Three key documents have been signed between Malaysia and France as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations across the fields of defence, economy and technology. The exchange of documents was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and French Prime Minister François Bayrou at an official ceremony held in Paris today. Among the agreements signed was a memorandum of understanding between Malaysian company Malaco and French firm Carester, marking a major milestone in the development of Malaysia's rare earth industry. It was in line with Malaysia's commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and the country's national renewable energy agenda. Meanwhile, a letter of offer was presented to Thales LAS, aimed at enhancing Malaysia's airspace surveillance capabilities through the procurement of two new long-range radar units. Another significant initiative is the strategic partnership between Matrade and Business France, which will boost bilateral trade promotion, particularly in the aerospace, renewable energy and digital economy sectors.
