Macron’s first Malaysia visit promises fresh momentum from AI to defence

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to embark on his first official visit to Malaysia on November 16 and 17, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. The visit, which follows Macron's state visit to Cambodia earlier in the week, is expected to strengthen ties between the two nations, with a particular focus on defence, security, critical minerals, the energy transition, aeronautics and space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and semiconductors.

According to the French Presidency, Malaysia is a key partner of France and the European Union within ASEAN, and both nations are committed to multilateralism and compliance with international law as they work to support peace and stability in the region.

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