PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will emphasise the importance of Asean countries coming together to reach a consensus on further strengthening economic and trade relations in the region during the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM).
The Prime Minister's senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said Anwar was scheduled to meet with Asean investors and deliver the keynote address at the Asean Investment Conference on Tuesday (April 8).
"The Prime Minister will emphasise the need for Asean countries to come to a consensus on further strengthening economic and trade matters in the region.
"He will also continue discussions held with Asean heads of state regarding the issue of US tariffs, which necessitates comprehensive talks and negotiations to ensure the voice of the Asean community is heard," said Tunku Nashrul during the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) daily briefing, which was broadcast ‘live’ on Facebook on Monday (April 7).
The Prime Minister will also attend the closing ceremony of the AFMGM on Thursday (April 10), said Tunku Nashrul.
