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A 70-strong European business delegation concluded three days of talks with Malaysian government officials this week, focusing on economic reforms, green transition initiatives, and advancing a proposed EU-Malaysia free trade agreement targeted for completion by 2027.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is making his first official visit to Indonesia in 15 years, meeting President Prabowo Subianto to strengthen ties and advance trade cooperation ahead of Thailand's 2028 Asean chairmanship.
France and Malaysia are committed to strengthening bilateral ties through expanded economic cooperation, educational exchanges and cultural initiatives, French Ambassador Marc Abensour said at the French National Day reception in Kuala Lumpur.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has voiced optimism about achieving a US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Malaysia by 2027, as current trade stands near US$28 billion. The announcement came during his official visit to Kuala Lumpur.
Pakistan and Turkey have committed to expanding economic cooperation during talks between PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan in Istanbul, aiming for $5 billion in annual bilateral trade.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone remains on schedule, dismissing calls to politicise the initiative and emphasising that bilateral economic projects should transcend partisan considerations.
Malaysia is leveraging higher education as a strategic platform to deepen ties with African nations, integrating education, trade and investment as interconnected pillars for economic cooperation and talent development.