KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the United States have elevated its bilateral relations to comprehensive strategic partnership, says Wisma Putra.
The Foreign Ministry said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting on Sunday (Oct 26).
"The two leaders reflected on the historic nature of this inaugural meeting during President Trump’s official visit in conjunction with the 13th Asean-US Summit and 20th East Asia Summit.
Recognising the growing strategic and multifaceted cooperation between Malaysia and the United
States, the Prime Minister and President Trump announced the elevation of the bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP)," it said in a statement.
The elevation of partnership marks a historic advancement in the relations between the two countries, built upon a foundation of diplomatic engagement forged since 1957 and formalised as a comprehensive partnership in 2014, said the Foreign Ministry.
"The CSP is a testament to the enduring depth of cooperation across strategic areas, particularly in trade and investment, advanced technology, defence and security, energy security, regional peace and stability, and people-to-people ties," said Wisma Putra.
It added that the CSP will further solidify Malaysia's role as a vital and trusted partner of the United States in the Asia Pacific.
The US is among Malaysia’s largest trading partners and biggest investors cumulatively. Total trade between the two nations was valued at RM324.91bil (US$71.39bil) in 2024.
