KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the Malaysia Pavilion during the seventh China International Import Export (CIIE) today at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, China.
He is currently on a working visit to China from yesterday until Thursday (November 7) at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang to attend the conference.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Anwar said the Malaysia Pavilion, coordinated by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, features 16 exhibitors across 17 booths while showcasing Malaysia’s innovation and diverse offerings.
Among key sectors featured at the Malaysia Pavilion are electrical and electronics (E&E), agriculture, lifestyle, healthcare and services including information and communications technology, creative content, business services, as well as logistics services.
“I also officiated the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia's Pavilion, which highlights 18 Malaysian companies across 31 booths, further expanding Malaysia’s presence and opportunities for collaboration at this prestigious international platform,” he said.
Anwar is accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
Earlier, Premier Li led a delegation of top national leaders to visit several national pavilions at the expo, including the Malaysia Pavilion, after the CIIE's opening ceremony.
China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner globally for 15 consecutive years since 2009.
— Bernama
