MANILA, Nov 15 — Efforts to expand trade and investment cooperation, particularly in the energy, digital economy and technology sectors, were among the key matters discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, here.
Anwar said the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 49th Asean Summit, also touched on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.
“I also shared updates on Malaysia’s economic progress and explored potential new areas of collaboration, especially as we approach the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Canada.
“Malaysia and Canada will continue to strengthen their friendship and cooperation for the mutual benefit and prosperity of both nations,” he said in a post on X today.
Anwar is in Manila to lead the Malaysian delegation to the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits, which are being held from November 15 to 17. — Bernama