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a day ago
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Anwar meets Macron in Paris to discuss trade, Gaza crisis
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at Elysee Palace for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The leaders are set to discuss key bilateral issues, including trade, investment, renewable energy, semiconductors, defence, education, digital economy, and artificial intelligence. Anwar, on a two-day official visit, will also address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Earlier in the day, he met with Francois Bayrou, his French counterpart. After concluding talks with Macron, Anwar will travel to Brazil to attend the BRICS Leaders Summit from July 5 to 7. The summit is expected to focus on economic cooperation among emerging markets. -BERNAMA
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar arrives in Paris for official visit to France
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Paris for his first official visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The Malaysian delegation landed at Pavillon d'Honneur Orly Airport at 4.10 pm local time after concluding a three-day working visit to Rome. Malaysia's Ambassador to France, Datuk Eldeen Husaini, along with French officials, welcomed Anwar upon arrival. The visit underscores France's commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Malaysia since Anwar became prime minister in 2022. Tonight, Anwar will engage with 250 members of the Malaysian diaspora in France. On Friday, he is scheduled for a one-on-one meeting with Macron at the Élysée Palace, where discussions will cover trade, investment, renewable energy, semiconductors, defence, education, digital economy, and artificial intelligence. Both leaders are also expected to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Anwar will also attend Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of Paris, one of France's oldest mosques, before delivering a lecture titled 'Southeast Asia and Europe: Recalibrating the Terms of Engagement' at Sorbonne University. The prime minister is accompanied by several ministers, including Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. A key focus of the visit is attracting French investment, with Anwar set to meet industry leaders from companies such as Imerys, Arkema, Airbus, and Thales. France is among Malaysia's top five trading partners in the EU, with bilateral trade reaching RM15.95 billion in 2024. After France, Anwar will travel to Brazil for the BRICS Leaders Summit from July 5 to 7.
