U.S. ambassador Edgard D. Kagan has rejected claims that Malaysia’s new trade pact with Washington compromises its economic sovereignty, insisting the deal strengthens bilateral cooperation and affirms Malaysia’s independent policy choices.
00:00The United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgar D. Kagan, dismisses claims that the newly signed trade deal undermines Malaysia's economic sovereignty.
00:08He says the agreement respects Malaysia's right to make independent economic decisions and strengthens bilateral cooperation with the United States.
00:18And so, you know, we have been very clear over the years, there are issues on which we've disagreed.
00:24But I think that the agreement protects Malaysia's sovereignty by making it clear that Malaysia is making a sovereign decision to look for a closer relationship with the United States.
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