WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO THE SOCIALIST

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

25 - 26 FEBRUARY 2025

Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, from 25 to 26 February 2025. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2025, on 26 February. The forum serves as an inclusive platform for discussions and dialogue among ASEAN Leaders, policymakers, experts, think tanks, business leaders, and stakeholders regarding ASEAN’s future direction towards building a more inclusive, sustainable, and competitive community.

In his keynote address, the Prime Minister will emphasise Malaysia’s commitment to MADANI values and Malaysia’s aspirations as the ASEAN Chair for 2025. He will also highlight Malaysia’s key priorities and outcomes for the year, including efforts at promoting inclusive and sustainable economic development, digital transformation, climate change and renewable energy.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will also call on the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Cuong. He is also scheduled to meet with Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh.

These meetings will provide an opportunity for both countries to chart a clear path for strengthening bilateral cooperation under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The discussions will focus on strategic areas, including trade and investment, defense and security, maritime economy, science and technology, energy, tourism, as well as joint efforts to address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional issues.

This visit reflects Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening relations with ASEAN Member States, in line with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. The visit also aims to further enhance bilateral relations between Malaysia and Vietnam while expanding cooperation at both regional and international levels.

PUTRAJAYA

25 February 2025

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WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM 25 - 26 FEBRUARY 2025

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