PM Anwar receives official visit of the Presidents of Brazil and South Africa today

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received two official visits from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the official opening of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits tomorrow.

The Prime Minister's Senior Press Secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Daily Briefing said the two visits would strengthen Malaysia's external relations network in South American and African regions.

He said Lula da Silva's official visit to Malaysia, the first since he returned to office in 2023, marks a new chapter in Malaysia-Brazil bilateral relations, thus strengthening cooperation in fighting for economic justice and universal prosperity.

"This relationship has also been strengthened since the Prime Minister attended the BRICS Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro in July when Malaysia continued to bring a strong voice for the countries of the South and fight for a fairer, more balanced and sustainable international trade and financial system," he said.

"The meeting is also expected to strengthen the commitment of both countries in exploring new cooperation in the fields of economy and technology, as well as exchanging views on regional and global issues based on the spirit of South-South cooperation," he said.