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Anwar urges Malaysia-Maldives partnership to boost trade and tourism
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia and the Maldives to deepen bilateral ties through concrete initiatives in trade, tourism and the digital economy. The two nations have significant untapped potential for parliamentary cooperation and economic collaboration, officials said.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of strengthening Malaysia-Maldives relations through tangible outcomes across key economic sectors, signalling openness to expanded bilateral engagement between the two nations.
Anwar highlighted three priority areas for enhanced cooperation: trade expansion, tourism development and digital economy initiatives. The Prime Minister noted that Malaysia and the Maldives possess considerable scope to deepen parliamentary cooperation and leverage their geographical positions to mutual advantage.
The call for deepened ties reflects Malaysia's broader efforts to strengthen regional partnerships in South and Southeast Asia. Both nations stand to benefit from increased economic collaboration, particularly in sectors where their complementary strengths could drive growth and create fresh opportunities for businesses and workers across both countries.
Official discussions on concrete measures to implement these initiatives are expected to follow, with both governments signalling commitment to translating political goodwill into practical economic benefits.