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00:04First of all, Ahua is currently on an official visit to Japan.
00:07He attended the 31st Nikkei International Forum in Tokyo today.
00:12Speaking about the future of Asia, he frankly stated
00:14More and more major powers are using the economy as a geopolitical weapon.
00:18Through export restrictions, supply chain control, key minerals, technology and finance
00:24To compete for strategic advantage through system
00:26He warned of this trend of weaponizing economic interdependence.
00:31It is bearing the brunt of the damage caused by the continuous weakening of the global trade order.
00:36Impact
00:36Often, it is developing countries that lack buffer capacity.
00:40In the subsequent Q&A session
00:42Anwar further pointed the finger at protectionism and unilateral tariffs.
00:46measure
00:46It emphasizes that sovereign states should firmly uphold the principles of free trade.
00:50Even when facing the pressure from major powers, one must clearly express one's stance.
00:55Anwar also emphasized that Malaysia will not take sides between the US and China.
00:59Instead, it will continue to deepen cooperation with the United States, BRICS countries, and Gulf states.
01:04cooperate
01:04Playing a bridging role in an increasingly fragmented international landscape
01:08Maintaining ASEAN's independence and centrality
01:14Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is currently conducting his first cabinet meeting with Japan,
01:16Today, I attended an official welcoming ceremony at the Japanese Prime Minister's Official Residence.
01:20Anwar was warmly welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takayuki upon his arrival.
01:24And inspected the guard of honor.
01:25The national anthems of Malaysia and Japan were also played at the event.
01:30After the welcoming ceremony
01:31The two leaders held bilateral talks.
01:34To discuss issues of common concern and regional cooperation
01:37Anwar announced at a joint press conference that day.
01:39Malaysian oil company and Japanese energy company
01:42An LNG purchase and sale agreement has been finalized.
01:44The next 20 years starting from 2028
01:47Japan will be supplied with 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas annually.
01:50He described the agreement as a major achievement.
01:53This fully reflects the high level of mutual trust and close cooperation between Malaysia and Japan.
02:21Anwar also revealed
02:22Malaysia and Japan make new progress in financial cooperation.
02:25Both sides are pushing for a new bilateral currency swap agreement.
02:29One key focus is expanding the exchange rate between the Ringgit and the Japanese Yen.
02:31The proportion of use in bilateral trade and investment
02:34To reduce reliance on third-party currencies such as the US dollar.
02:37We are now showcasing the financial cooperation industry
02:41Relatively stable transaction protocols
02:42This time, the focus is very important.
02:44Very serious, very serious
02:45This actually shows the trading area between the two parties.
02:49Use silver and silver
02:50Therefore, we can postpone the assessment of our person in charge.
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