ROME, July 2 — Malaysia remains committed to the principles of free and open trade as the core to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economic growth.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that, in an increasingly challenging global landscape, international stability and peace are crucial foundations for economic prosperity, as well as opportunities for cross-border synergy that the business community must fully leverage.
The commitment was conveyed when he and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani chaired the Malaysia-Italy Economic Partnership Roundtable session here today.
The session brought together more than 100 companies from both countries, covering the manufacturing, services and trade sectors, as well as industry agencies and organisations.
“This session reflects a shared commitment to strengthen trade relations and open up wider strategic investment space between Malaysia and Italy,” said Anwar.
He added that this session also strengthened the confidence of Italian industry players in Malaysia's openness policy, efficient governance and economic competitiveness.
The active participation of leading companies highlights the potential for higher-impact bilateral cooperation, centred on added value, innovation and mutual interests.
It opens up broad prospects in strategic sectors, including renewable energy, carbon capture and storage technology, defence, digital economy, aerospace, and high-tech industries — key areas that are pillars of the country's economic reform agenda.
— Bernama
