WORKING VISIT OF YAB PRIME MINISTER DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM TO THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE 31 MAY 2025
WORKING VISIT OF YAB PRIME MINISTER DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM
TO THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
31 MAY 2025
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to the Republic of Singapore on 31 May 2025 to participate in the 22nd International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue 2025. This Dialogue is an international annual event, serving as a platform for leaders and officials to discuss regional and global security challenges. As the Chair of ASEAN this year, the invitation is a recognition of Malaysia’s leadership role in the maintenance of peace and security in the region.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will also hold a meeting with his counterpart Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Both leaders are expected to take stock of bilateral relations, and exchange views on regional developments and global issues of mutual concern.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the President of Singapore, His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
In 2024, Singapore was Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner globally and the largest among ASEAN Member States. Bilateral trade increased by 8.9 percent to RM396.22 billion (USD86.69 billion), representing 13.8 percent of Malaysia’s total trade with exports from Malaysia to Singapore valued at RM230.86 billion (USD50.53 billion), while imports from Singapore to Malaysia valued at RM143.73 billion (USD31.45 billion).
As close neighbours and key ASEAN partners, Malaysia and Singapore enjoy robust and multi-faceted cooperation. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
PUTRAJAYA
30 May 2025
