Macron to make first Malaysia visit since 2017, elevate ties to strategic partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: French President Emmanuel Macron will make an official visit to Malaysia on Nov 16 and 17, marking his first trip to the country since 2017.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to make his first visit to Malaysia since 2017, from November 16 to 17, signalling a significant elevation in bilateral relations. The visit aims to transform the longstanding ties between the two countries into a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, critical minerals, the energy transition, aeronautics and space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and semiconductors.
Both nations are expected to align their cooperation around shared priorities, regional and international issues, and strengthen collaboration on matters concerning Europe and ASEAN.
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