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United States Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan (left) shakes hands with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) during the former’s courtesy call to Anwar in Kuala Lumpur, on June 11, 2024. — Picture by SADIQ ASYRAF/PEJABAT PERDANA MENTERI

Anwar receives courtesy call from US Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from the United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan today.

In a Facebook post, he said they discussed strengthening Malaysia-US bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, as well as people-to-people relations.

“We also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and expressed our commitment to elevating comprehensive cooperation to a higher level,” Anwar said.

Kagan previously stated that US-Malaysia economic relations were robust, with over RM150 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2021.

The United States remains a major investor in Malaysia.

— Bernama

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