Sunday 10/November/2024 – 03:18 PM
A joint statement was issued by the Arab Republic of Egypt and Malaysia during the official visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Egypt, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Egypt
The statement explained that on the occasion of the sixty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and Malaysia, and at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, made an official visit to Egypt from 9 to 12 November. 2024. The two sides held talks on November 10, 2024, which witnessed in-depth discussions on bilateral relations and an exchange of views on global issues of concern.
According to the statement, the visit of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is the second visit to Egypt as Prime Minister of Malaysia, and it is the culmination of the growing relations that achieve mutual benefit for the two brotherly countries. To benefit from this new phase of close friendship and cooperation, the leaderships of the two countries agreed to advance bilateral relations between the two countries to the level of partnership. strategy in the near future, as an incentive to ensure further progress and development for both countries as well as to reinforce their efforts towards creating a stable and just world. And fair.
The two sides agreed to further strengthen political relations, by increasing the frequency of exchange of high-level visits between the two countries. In this regard, Malaysia is scheduled to host the second meeting of the Egyptian-Malaysian joint committee and bilateral consultations as soon as agreed upon between the two parties.
The two sides, based on their awareness of the potential of the two countries’ economies, also affirmed their confidence in the continued growth of the volume of mutual trade and investments. We also appreciated the efforts made to deepen business-led cooperation in the areas of digital economy, agricultural commodities, infrastructure development in the field of renewable energy, transportation and maritime transport, as well as cooperation in the industrial sector and semiconductor manufacturing.
The two sides highlighted that the comprehensive trade and investment relations between the two countries are based on the common interest of the principles of free and fair trade. They also agreed on the importance of the free trade agreements of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in achieving benefit for both countries.
The two sides also noted the strong bilateral cooperation existing between the two countries in the fields of defense and security. They agreed to take the necessary measures to enhance and expand cooperation in these areas. This includes – in addition to other efforts – regular dialogue and consultations, information exchange, joint training, counter-terrorism initiatives and addressing cross-border crimes, such as cybersecurity threats and cryptocurrency fraud. The establishment of the Malaysian Military Attache Office in Cairo in May 2024 confirms the commitment Malaysia is making continuous efforts to deepen and enhance cooperation with Egypt in the field of defense.
The two sides stressed the importance of continuing cooperation in the fields of higher education and training between the two countries. In this context, Malaysia expressed its happiness with the Egyptian friendship gesture in providing more scholarships to Malaysian students to study in Egyptian higher education institutions. The two sides also discussed ways of cooperation between the relevant ministries to address various issues and develop cooperation in this field.
The two sides appreciated the importance of cultural exchange between Egypt and Malaysia in strengthening friendly relations between the peoples of the two countries. They also agreed to continue working to attract students and experts from both countries to develop their studies and research, and they will work together to maintain the positive momentum that characterizes this cooperation.
With regard to the ASEAN Community, Malaysia appreciated Egypt’s accession to the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with ASEAN in 2016, and Egypt’s expression of its desire to enhance work with ASEAN countries to support relations of peace, stability and cooperation. Malaysia – in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN 2025 Community – expressed its willingness to work closely with Egypt. To strengthen relations between ASEAN and Egypt. Malaysia also encouraged Egypt, based on its important role as a founding member of the African Union, to strengthen its partnership with ASEAN.
As for the situation in the Middle East, the two sides agreed on the need to call for peace and security in the region. They touched on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and condemned the Israeli war on Gaza. Malaysia also expressed its appreciation for the Egyptian efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid provided by Malaysia to the Palestinians who are in dire need of it in the Gaza Strip. The two sides also renewed their emphasis on the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including the right to establish an independent State of Palestine, and urged the UN Security Council to consider Palestine’s application for full membership in the United Nations in line with resolution A/RES/ES10/23 that it had adopted. United Nations General Assembly on May 10, 2024.
According to the same statement, the two sides condemn Israel’s continued violations of international law, international humanitarian law, and international human rights law in its military operations, which also violate Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, through its continued incursions into Lebanon and its air strikes, which have resulted in the killing of more than two thousand innocent civilians and the destruction of… Serious damage to infrastructure. They also stressed the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire to end this humanitarian catastrophe and the importance of preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Lebanon. The two sides expressed their full support for the Lebanese state and the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 in order to ensure peace and security in the region.
The two sides stressed their commitment to intensifying efforts to address issues related to climate change, and agreed to follow a balanced approach between climate ambitions and sustainable development.
With regard to the BRICS bloc, the two sides welcomed the agreement of the leaders of the bloc at the sixteenth BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23, 2024, to adopt the category of partner countries for the bloc. Malaysia hopes to work closely with Egypt and other BRICS members towards achieving full membership in the bloc and promoting the agenda for the South. Global.
The Arab Republic of Egypt and Malaysia look forward to accelerating the conclusion of many pending memorandums of understanding and agreements, in order to move forward with more dynamic and effective cooperation in various fields. On this occasion, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnessed during the visit the signing and exchange of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Endowments. Egyptian and Islamic Development Administration in Malaysia in the field of Islamic affairs.
At the conclusion of the statement, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Egyptian government, and the Egyptian people for the warm reception and facilitation of his successful visit. He also expressed his and his country’s aspiration for President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to make a state visit to Malaysia at the appropriate time in the future.
