Following the announcement by President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim, we welcome the relaunch of negotiations for an EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement. This marks an important step in enhancing our trade relationship and economic integration.
These talks come at a crucial time. In the current geopolitical changes, it is essential to form new partnerships and work together on new opportunities. Through these negotiations, we are doing just that.
A modern free trade agreement will offer mutual benefits, open new business opportunities, and strengthen the resilience of our supply chains.
We feel encouraged by our discussion in Brussels (on January 19) and look forward to a productive first round of negotiations in the coming months.
- Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, and Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency