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Anwar, Petronas to discuss Maldives oil exploration proposal

The prime minister doesn't expect it to be much of an issue for Petronas to 'come closer' to Maldives.

Anwar, Petronas to discuss Maldives oil exploration proposal

Maldives Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will meet with Malaysian state oil firm Petronas to discuss a proposal for the company to explore potential oil exploration opportunities within the Maldives. The finance minister and acting prime minister expressed confidence in Petronas's capabilities, highlighting the company's extensive international experience in the energy sector.

Anwar pointed to Petronas's presence in various countries, including Canada, Turkmenistan, Sudan, Suriname, Peru, and Brazil, as evidence of the national oil company's global reach and expertise. This meeting, which took place during Anwar's final day of a two-day official visit to the Maldives, was announced jointly by the Maldives president, Mohamed Muizzu, at a press conference together.

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