LONDON: The United Kingdom and Malaysia have a close and historic relationship, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Starmer also said he was delighted to welcome the Malaysian Prime Minister to his office at No 10, Downing Street, on Wednesday (Jan 15).
"Can I extend a warm welcome to you here at Downing Street? To have this opportunity for a meeting just six months into my premiership, it was really important for me.
"Our modern and dynamic partnership is underpinned by areas of shared cooperation, from trade and investment to education, and our ties are stronger than ever,” Starmer said.
He said the UK is a great place to do business, adding that he was pleased Malaysian companies continue to invest in the country.
"On top of that, both countries’ shared commitment to net zero ambitions and clean energy will support future growth in both our countries.
"As a dialogue partner to Asean, the UK supports Malaysia’s 2025 Asean chairmanship. We are committed to building a strong UK-Asean partnership, underpinned by our respect for Asean’s role in maintaining a prosperous, peaceful Indo-Pacific,” he said.
The UK and Malaysia also share deep defence links; both countries are part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) along with Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. - Bernama
