G77+CHINA SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT 15 - 16 SEPTEMBER 2023, HAVANA, CUBA
G77+CHINA SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT 15 - 16 SEPTEMBER 2023, HAVANA, CUBA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir will represent YAB Prime Minister and lead the Malaysian delegation to the Group of 77 and China (G77+China) Summit of Heads of State and Government from 15 to 16 September 2023 in Havana, Cuba. The Summit is themed “Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation”. YB Minister of Foreign Affairs will be accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
YB Minister of Foreign Affairs is expected to deliver Malaysia’s National Statement during the General Debate. Among others, he will highlight Malaysia’s drive and interests in the areas of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, the digital divide, as well as South-South cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
G77+China is the largest intergovernmental organisation of developing countries in the United Nations (UN). It provides the means for the countries of the South to articulate, promote and advance their collective economic interests and cooperation for development. Malaysia is one of the founding members of the Group.
The Summit will be an opportunity for Malaysia to exchange views on the main challenges and core development issues of the South.
During the Summit, the outcome document entitled “Havana Declaration on Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation” is expected to be adopted.
YB Foreign Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from several G77+China Member States.
Malaysia’s participation in this G77+China Summit of Heads of State and Government demonstrates its commitment to South-South cooperation, in the common pursuit of a sustainable future for coming generations.
PUTRAJAYA
15 September 2023