SEBERANG PERAI, March 9 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to make his inaugural trip to Germany from March 10 to 15, accompanied by key ministers from his cabinet. During his visit, Anwar will engage in bilateral discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to review the progress of Malaysia-Germany relations, focusing on economic cooperation, education, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, Anwar will meet with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and participate in various engagements, including speaking at the Körber Foundation and SME Future Day 2024.
The visit aims to strengthen the longstanding ties between Malaysia and Germany, particularly in trade and investment. Germany has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner in the European Union since 2000, with bilateral trade reaching RM63.45 billion in 2023. Anwar’s visit underscores Malaysia’s commitment to enhancing diplomatic and economic relations with Germany and exploring opportunities for further collaboration across various sectors.
