WORKING VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM TO RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 27 – 29 APRIL 2024

WORKING VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER DATO' SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM TO RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 27 - 29 APRIL 2024

Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a Working Visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) from 27 to 29 April 2024, at the invitation of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan and Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

This Special Meeting, themed "Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development" will be attended by Heads of States and Government, as well as business leaders. Discussions will cover topics such as sustainable development, energy security, trade and investment and current geopolitical issues.

The Prime Minister will participate in a Panel Session during the Opening of the Special Meeting alongside other leaders titled "A New Vision for Global Development". Additionally, the WEF programme will include a Joint Regional Strategy Dialogue on ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in view of Malaysia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025, during which the Prime Minister is expected to deliver the Opening Remarks..

Another key highlight of the Working Visit is the Country Strategy Dialogue, in which the Prime Minister will engage with prominent business leaders to explore economic opportunities in Malaysia. This curated session will provide insights into Malaysia's strategic priorities and initiatives, focusing on economic and fiscal growth, as well as trade and investment opportunities.

The Prime Minister is also expected to meet with other Heads of State and Government to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance cooperation in various fields of mutual interest, and discuss issues of regional and global importance.

This Working Visit will further solidify the longstanding close relations between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, and further strengthen the personal bond of friendship between the leaders.

PUTRAJAYA

27 April 2024