Canadian PM Carney meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim at ASEAN summit to bolster ties

KUALA LUMPUR: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where both leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, education, and energy sectors on Monday (October 27).

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Anwar and Carney praised Malaysia-Canada trade and pledged deeper cooperation in energy, education, and aerospace.
Carney commended Anwar's peace efforts, especially in resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border issue.
The ASEAN Summit focuses on trade multilateralism, peace, and welcomes East Timor as its 11th member.

During their meeting, Anwar Ibrahim expressed gratitude for Canada's partnership, emphasizing the strong performance of petrol and gas trade.

Carney reciprocated the sentiment, highlighting Canada's intent to deepen ties with Malaysia in various sectors, including energy, education, and aerospace.

He also commended Anwar's commitment to peace and multilateralism, particularly in relation to ASEAN's enlargement and the resolution of the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute.

The ASEAN summit, hosted by Malaysia, will focus on promoting trade multilateralism and strengthening partnerships amid global economic challenges. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to arrive on Sunday, with plans to witness the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand following his mediation efforts in July. Leaders will also celebrate the inclusion of East Timor as ASEAN's 11th member.