Anwar invites Ethiopia to open embassy in KL
The two countries also agree to hold their first bilateral consultation in Kuala Lumpur next year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has extended an invitation to Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed to open an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, as both nations aim to bolster their relationship after numerous top-level meetings. During the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, the two leaders agreed to hold their inaugural Malaysia-Ethiopia bilateral consultation next year to discuss shared issues and explore new areas of collaboration.
The leaders also examined opportunities for expanding cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, halal products, agriculture, food security, pharmaceuticals, digital services, renewable energy, and tourism. Anwar expressed appreciation for the strengthening ties between the two countries, noting that both leaders had visited each other's nations within the past two years. Abiy visited Malaysia in 2024, while Anwar made an official trip to Ethiopia in 2025.
In a recent statement, Malaysia reiterated its willingness to further expand trade relations with Ethiopia, highlighting the African nation’s commitments, logistics ambitions, and youthful workforce as a solid foundation for deeper cooperation. In 2023, Ethiopia was Malaysia's 26th largest trading partner in Africa, with bilateral trade reaching RM446.8 million. Trade between the two nations experienced a substantial growth of 40.1% in 2024, reaching RM626 million, though the overall volume remains comparatively low.
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