WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES IN CONJUNCTION WITH ABU DHABI SUSTAINABILITY WEEK (ADSW) 2025 12-14 JANUARY 2025

Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) from 12 to 14 January 2025, at the invitation of the Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Minister of Home Affairs Senator Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail; Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz; and Minister of Higher Education Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir.

The Prime Minister will participate in the ADSW Opening Ceremony and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony alongside other Heads of State and Government from Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Europe and Middle East. The ADSW 2025 programme will also feature a plenary session where the Prime Minister will engage in a dialogue on “ASEAN’s Interconnected Future: Linking Energy, Trade & Prosperity”. The Prime Minister will also highlight Malaysia's experience and perspectives on advancing sustainable energy sources.

During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to have audiences with the President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Emirati counterpart, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in various fields of mutual interest, with emphasis on key sectors such as in renewable energy, food and energy security, artificial intelligence and data centres. Regional and global issues of importance are also expected to be discussed.

At the sidelines of the ADSW, the Prime Minister is scheduled to witness the signing of the Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This agreement will open up new avenues for trade, investment and economic cooperation between both countries.

As ASEAN Chair for 2025, the Prime Minister will also seek to strengthen regional cooperation, particularly in the context of ASEAN’s role in promoting sustainable development and green innovation across Southeast Asia.

On 14 January 2025, the Prime Minister will depart for London, United Kingdom to continue his official engagements, furthering Malaysia's global standing and enhancing its strategic relations with key international partners.

From January to November 2024, Malaysia's trade with the UAE was valued at RM39.53 billion (USD8.61 billion). In 2023, UAE was Malaysia’s 2nd largest trading partner in the Middle East, with total trade valued at RM39.63 billion (USD8.67 billion). Malaysia was UAE’s 4th largest trading partner among ASEAN Member States and the 32nd largest globally.

PUTRAJAYA

11 January 2025

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WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES IN CONJUNCTION WITH ABU DHABI SUSTAINABILITY WEEK (ADSW) 2025 12-14 JANUARY 2025

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