Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss the longstanding partnership between the United States and Malaysia. During their meeting, Secretary Blinken highlighted the comprehensive nature of this partnership, which has been in place for a decade. He emphasized the mutual commitment to strengthening ties and delivering benefits for both nations' citizens through inclusive economic growth, security cooperation, and people-to-people connections.
Blinken expressed support for Malaysia as it assumes its chairmanship of ASEAN and noted that "the United States is the leading provider of foreign direct investment in Malaysia." He described this as a sign of trust and confidence in Malaysia's economy, stating that such investments create jobs and opportunities.
Prime Minister Ibrahim acknowledged the significance of U.S. investments in Malaysia, particularly highlighting their impact on Penang's development into a major semiconductor hub. He stated that "the ecosystem, the supply side has been there for the last few decades," largely due to American investments. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude towards both current and past U.S. administrations for their consistent support.
The meeting underscored shared successes in regional development and cooperation between neighboring countries.
