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New Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
PM to meet France's top leaders during visit
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with France's top two leaders on the second day of his official visit to the country, today. Having arrived yesterday, Anwar is scheduled for a morning meeting with his counterpart, Francois Bayrou. He was earlier accorded an official welcome at the Hôtel des Invalides. "Honoured to receive an official ceremonial welcome from the government of France, a meaningful and dignified gesture that reflects the longstanding friendship and mutual respect between Malaysia and France. "As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, Malaysia remains steadfast in working with partners such as France to champion multilateralism, reinforce peace and stability, and build a more just and sustainable future for all," he said. Anwar is scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, with key agenda items including trade, investment, renewable energy, semiconductors, defence, education, digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Both leaders are also expected to touch on the crisis in the Middle East, especially the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Anwar will also join the Muslim community leaders here for Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of Paris, one of the oldest mosques in France. Further strengthening bilateral relations, the prime minister will deliver a lecture titled 'Southeast Asia and Europe: Recalibrating the Terms of Engagement' at the prestigious Sorbonne University, a world-renowned institution in the intellectual and cultural spheres. Anwar's delegation includes Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Also accompanying the Prime Minister is Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. As part of the plan to attract global investment, especially from France, Anwar is also scheduled to attend a roundtable meeting with French captains of industry. Among the companies are Imerys, Arkema, Airbus and Thales. France remains one of Malaysia's top five trading partners within the European Union. In 2024, bilateral trade totalled RM15.95 billion (USD3.63 billion), with RM6.26 billion (USD1.49 billion) recorded between January and May this year. Following his engagements in France, Anwar will head to Brazil to attend the BRICS Leaders Summit from July 5 to 7.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar to meet France's top leaders during official visit
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with France's top two leaders on the second day of his official visit to the country, today. Having arrived yesterday, Anwar is scheduled for a morning meeting with his counterpart, Francois Bayrou. He was earlier accorded an official welcome at the Hôtel des Invalides. 'Honoured to receive an official ceremonial welcome from the Government of France, a meaningful and dignified gesture that reflects the longstanding friendship and mutual respect between Malaysia and France. 'As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, Malaysia remains steadfast in working with partners such as France to champion multilateralism, reinforce peace and stability, and build a more just and sustainable future for all,' the Prime Minister remarked. This evening, Anwar is scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, with key agenda items including trade, investment, renewable energy, semiconductors, defence, education, digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Both leaders are also expected to touch on the crisis in the Middle East, especially the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Anwar will also join the Muslim community leaders here for Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of Paris, one of the oldest mosques in France. Further strengthening bilateral relations, the Prime Minister will deliver a lecture titled 'Southeast Asia and Europe: Recalibrating the Terms of Engagement' at the prestigious Sorbonne University, a world-renowned institution in the intellectual and cultural spheres. Anwar's delegation includes Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Also accompanying the Prime Minister is Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. As part of the plan to attract global investment, especially from France, Anwar is also scheduled to attend a roundtable meeting with French captains of industry. Among the companies are Imerys, Arkema, Airbus and Thales. France remains one of Malaysia's top five trading partners within the European Union. In 2024, bilateral trade totalled RM15.95 billion (USD3.63 billion), with RM6.26 billion (USD1.49 billion) recorded between January and May this year. Following his engagements in France, Anwar will head to Brazil to attend the BRICS Leaders Summit from July 5 to 7.
The Sun
16 hours 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.
New Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia deepens ties with France for long-term growth: PM
PARIS: Malaysia hopes its continuous engagement with France will benefit the country in the long run. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter would be discussed during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron today. "We will find ways to explore this. In fact, we have expanded our ties over the years, from not just buying products such as planes but also supplying parts for their manufacturing," he said on Thursday. Speaking at the gathering with the Malaysian diaspora here in conjunction with his two-day visit to France, Anwar said Malaysia continues to be a top destination for high-tech industries such as electrical and electronics (E&E). "In the past, we bought a lot of planes from Airbus and Boeing. Now we have companies producing parts for these plane manufacturers in Malaysia," he added. Also present were 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, Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Prime Minister said Malaysian students studying in France should also take advantage of the growing high-tech industries back home and come back after completing their studies here. Anwar is undertaking an official visit to France at the invitation of Macron. He is scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with Macron at the Élysée Palace, with key agenda items including trade, investment, renewable energy, semiconductors, defence, education, digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI). France remains one of Malaysia's top five trading partners within the European Union. In 2024, bilateral trade totalled RM15.95 billion (US$3.63 billion), with RM6.26 billion (US$1.49 billion) recorded between January and May this year. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
PM arrives in Paris for two-day official visit
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Paris to begin his maiden official visit to France. The aircraft carrying Anwar and his delegation landed at Pavillon d'Honneur Orly Airport at 4.10pm local time from Rome. He was received on arrival by Malaysia's Ambassador to France, Datuk Eldeen Husaini, and senior French government officials. Eldeen earlier told the media that the visit carries official status and reflects France's strong commitment to diplomatic ties with Malaysia since Anwar assumed office as Prime Minister in 2022. This evening, Anwar is scheduled to engage with some 250 members of the Malaysian diaspora in the country. On Friday, he will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. Key agenda items include trade, investment, renewable energy, semiconductors, defence, education, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Both leaders are also expected to discuss the Middle East crisis, particularly the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza. The Prime Minister will join Muslim community leaders for Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of Paris, one of the oldest mosques in France. He will also deliver a keynote lecture titled 'Southeast Asia and Europe: Recalibrating the Terms of Engagement' at Sorbonne University, a world-renowned institution known for its contributions to intellectual and cultural life. Anwar is accompanied by 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 Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. As part of efforts to attract global investment, particularly from France, the Prime Minister is scheduled to attend a roundtable meeting with leading French industry players. Among the participating companies are Imerys, Arkema, Airbus, and Thales. France remains one of Malaysia's top five trading partners within the European Union. In 2024, bilateral trade between the two countries totalled RM15.95 billion, with RM6.26 billion recorded between January and May this year. Following his visit to France, Anwar will depart for Brazil to attend the BRICS Leaders' Summit from July 5 to 7.
