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Indonesia and Thailand have adopted a strategic partnership roadmap targeting US$20 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The agreement includes establishing their first Joint Trade Commission and expanding cooperation in food security, energy, and the digital economy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore's Lawrence Wong will unveil the comprehensive master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone during December's Annual Leaders' Retreat, marking a major milestone for the bilateral economic corridor.
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim has fundamentally transformed the country's relationship with Russia through sustained royal diplomacy, elevating ties beyond conventional channels. The partnership now encompasses energy security guarantees and growing trade as the nations approach their 60th diplomatic anniversary in 2027.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will maintain diplomatic engagement with the United States to address a newly imposed 10 per cent tariff affecting Malaysian exports.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a three-day state visit to Malaysia, part of a reciprocal diplomatic exchange that underscores the deep economic and political ties between the two nations.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13-15, his first since assuming office in September 2023. The visit reciprocates Sultan Ibrahim's state visit to Singapore earlier this year.
Malaysia and Thailand have committed to expediting border infrastructure projects and establishing special economic zones, with both nations targeting USD30 billion in bilateral trade by 2027.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence in reaching a US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Malaysia by 2027, up from the current US$28 billion, during an official visit to Kuala Lumpur.
Pakistan and Türkiye have committed to deepening economic relations, with ambitions to reach $5 billion in annual trade. The two nations will explore collaboration in energy, transportation, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot has concluded a two-day working visit to Malaysia, expressing confidence in deepening bilateral relations and economic partnerships between the two nations.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot arrives in Malaysia this week for talks on renewable energy, rare earth elements and halal cooperation with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
Malaysia and Uzbekistan are forging stronger agricultural partnerships by combining Malaysia's technological expertise in smart farming and aquaculture with Uzbekistan's horticultural strengths, targeting a substantial increase in bilateral agri-food trade over the next decade.