RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
"During this meeting, we expressed our commitment to continue to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries.
“It covers the fields of trade, investment, tourism and defence as well as cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence,” he told the Malaysian press on Monday.
Anwar also held a bilateral meeting with Macron in conjunction with the G20 Summit held at the Museum of Modern Art today.
Anwar and Macron discussed Malaysia's role as Asean chair 2025, and the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to Macron for his support through the Asean-France Development Cooperation.
In addition, the two leaders also had time to discuss the genocide that occurred in Palestine which requires a ceasefire as soon as possible and the cooperation of all parties to end the suffering of the people there.
Also present during the meeting was Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
— Bernama
