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Malaysian Reserve
01-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
PM Anwar begins visit to three countries
SEPANG — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (picture) today embarked on a series of visits to three countries – Italy, France, and Brazil. The chartered flight from Malaysia Airlines carrying the premier and the Malaysian delegation departed the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 2.15 pm. This series of visits by the Prime Minister, starting with a three-day official visit to Italy, forms part of Malaysia's ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and promote economic cooperation at the global level. The visits to these major economic hubs — Rome, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro — aim to strengthen Malaysia's diplomatic ties and trade relations with the respective nations. These three markets collectively recorded bilateral trade valued at RM50.91 billion (USD11.14 billion) last year. The Prime Minister is accompanied by a business delegation comprising representatives from major Malaysian corporations and innovative enterprises, including Petronas, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Maybank, FGV, YTL Power, and Sunway. Anwar's inaugural visit to Italy is being undertaken at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to Malaysia's Ambassador to Italy, Datuk Zahid Rastam, the visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between the countries across a wide range of sectors. In Rome, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by five Cabinet ministers, namely Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Also part of the delegation is Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. In Paris, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with President Emmanuel Macron, with discussions focusing on trade, technology, and education. In addition to the roundtable with France's industrial giants, the Prime Minister will engage with local Muslim leaders, meet Malaysian citizens in France, and deliver a public lecture at Sorbonne University on July 4. After the Paris stopover, Anwar will be in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Summit upon invitation from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Malaysia's role as a BRICS Partner Country and ASEAN Chair for 2025 will emphasise the importance of multilateralism based on law, governance of artificial intelligence, climate action, and global health, representing the aspirations of over 650 million ASEAN citizens. Anwar will attend the BRICS Summit as a partner country in the bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. — BERNAMA
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar begins official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil
SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today commenced a series of official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil, marking a significant step in Malaysia's efforts to enhance global economic and diplomatic cooperation. The Malaysian delegation departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 2.15 pm aboard a Malaysia Airlines chartered flight. The three-country tour begins with a three-day visit to Italy, followed by engagements in France and Brazil. Italy, France, and Brazil collectively contributed RM50.91 billion (USD11.14 billion) in bilateral trade with Malaysia last year. The visits aim to reinforce economic partnerships and explore new opportunities in trade, technology, and investment. Anwar is accompanied by a high-profile business delegation, including representatives from Petronas, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Maybank, FGV, YTL Power, and Sunway. Five Cabinet ministers are also part of the entourage, covering key portfolios such as foreign affairs, transport, agriculture, defence, and trade. In Rome, the Prime Minister will meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors. Malaysia's Ambassador to Italy, Datuk Zahid Rastam, highlighted the visit's potential to deepen collaboration. The Paris leg includes a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on trade, technology, and education. Anwar will also engage with French business leaders, address the Malaysian diaspora, and deliver a public lecture at Sorbonne University on July 4. The final stop in Rio de Janeiro will see Anwar attending the 17th BRICS Summit as a partner country. Malaysia's participation underscores its commitment to multilateralism, climate action, and global governance, aligning with its role as ASEAN Chair for 2025.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar leads trade mission to Italy, France, Brazil from July 1-7
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will embark on an official visit to Italy, France, and Brazil from July 1 to 7, aiming to enhance Malaysia's economic and diplomatic relations. The trip includes his participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah stated that these visits target key economic hubs—Rome, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro—to foster stronger bilateral ties. Last year, Malaysia's trade with these nations reached RM50.91 billion (USD11.14 billion). 'These engagements will accelerate growth in trade, technology, education, and cultural exchange,' Tunku Nashrul said during the Prime Minister's Office briefing. In Italy, Anwar will meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss economic collaboration and cultural initiatives. A Business Roundtable will gather industry leaders, while discussions with Muslim community leaders and Malaysian expatriates will strengthen people-to-people connections. In France, Anwar is scheduled to meet President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on trade, tech, and education. He will also deliver a public lecture at Sorbonne University on July 4. From July 5-7, Anwar will attend the BRICS Summit in Brazil at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Malaysia's role as a BRICS Partner Country and ASEAN Chair 2025 will highlight multilateral cooperation, AI governance, climate action, and global health. A business delegation, including Petronas, Khazanah Nasional, Sunway, and Maybank, will accompany the Prime Minister. The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) oversees the delegation, ensuring government and private sector synergy for investment expansion. Anwar returns on July 9 before attending the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. 'The MADANI Government hopes these meetings will deepen friendships, boost trade, and create new opportunities for Malaysians and ASEAN,' Tunku Nashrul said.
Barnama
30-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PM Anwar To Lead Malaysian Trade Mission To Three Major Economic Hubs From July 1-7
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to undertake an official visit to three countries, namely Italy, France, and Brazil, from tomorrow until July 7, which will include his participation at the 17th BRICS Summit. Senior press secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said the visits to these major economic hubs - Rome, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro - aim to strengthen Malaysia's diplomatic ties and trade relations with the respective nations. He said these three markets collectively recorded bilateral trade valued at RM50.91 billion (USD11.14 billion) last year. 'The visits present opportunities for rapid growth in sectors such as the economy, culture, technology, and education,' he said during the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Daily Briefing today. In Italy, according to Tunku Nashrul, the Prime Minister is slated to hold a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to advance economic cooperation and pioneer joint cultural initiatives. A Business Roundtable will convene industry leaders from both countries, while dialogues with local Muslim community leaders and meetings with the Malaysian diaspora will highlight people-to-people connections and showcase Malaysian talent in Europe. In France, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with President Emmanuel Macron, with discussions focusing on trade, technology, and education. 'In addition to the roundtable with France's industrial giants, the Prime Minister will engage with local Muslim leaders, meet Malaysian citizens in France, and deliver a public lecture at Sorbonne University on July 4,' said Tunku Nashrul. He said from July 5 to 7, the Prime Minister will be in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Summit upon invitation from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
