Malaysia and Poland are set to strengthen defence cooperation, including exploring long-term procurement opportunities and strategic engagement between their respective defence ministries, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
00:00Malaysia and Poland are set to strengthen defence cooperation, including exploring long-term procurement opportunities and strategic engagement between their respective defence ministries.
00:12Speaking at a joint press conference with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Putrajaya on Tuesday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said both leaders held extensive discussions on deepening collaboration in defence among other key sectors.
00:30In defence, in food technology, trade investments, and digital tech, renewable energy, and your new expertise in green hydrogen.
00:49And I don't want to mention cosmetics, which I hear you are excelling.
00:56The people of my age are not too particularly concerned. I'm sure young would prefer to try out the products.
01:05Now, so the exponential growth in terms of trade is very much welcome because 19.5% year-to-year growth from 2023 to 2024 is indeed a remarkable feat to show the potential that we have
01:33in our bilateral trade investments and general relations with the Republic of Poland.
01:42Anwar added that the two countries should continue showcasing their capacity to work together in these diverse fields, particularly in areas where both Malaysia and Poland have strategic advantages.
01:52Earlier, Duda was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra complex, followed by a bilateral meeting and an official luncheon hosted by Anwar at the Seri Perdana complex.
02:02Malaysia and Poland established diplomatic relations in 1971.
02:07In 2024, Poland ranked as Malaysia's 8th largest trading partner among European Union member states, with bilateral trade totalling RM5.66 billion.
02:18Malaysia's primary exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products, and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products, and transport equipment.
