Two-day retreat to chart Malaysia's foreign policy direction

 

The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) will convene a two-day retreat starting today aimed at fostering camaraderie and deliberating the future direction of Malaysia’s foreign policy.

Themed ‘Diplomacy in a globalised world from the lens of Malaysia Madani,’ the retreat, involving all heads of department and under-secretaries of the ministry, also invited members of the Consultative Council on Foreign Policy.

“The retreat, which builds on the deliberations held during the ninth heads of mission conference on Sept 6 and 7, 2022, serves as a platform for the ministry to evaluate the government’s aspirations, policies, and strategic interests in safeguarding the national interests,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement today.

The retreat will include seven main sessions, each with guest speakers and experts, it said.

Among the topics that will be discussed include 'Future direction of Malaysia’s foreign policy'; 'Future direction of Wisma Putra; 'Proactive economic diplomacy as the engine of growth'; and 'Fulfilling Malaysia’s global disaster relief expectations'.

Other topics are 'Sharing of experience and aspirations by former Malaysian ambassadors'; 'Boosting the potential of Malaysia’s soft power; and 'Malaysia Madani: Moulding international narrative'.

Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir (above) is scheduled to close the retreat by offering his ideas, summary, and findings on pertinent issues deliberated throughout the two-day retreat.

“It is envisaged that the outcome of the retreat deliberations will assist the ministry and the government in the formulation and implementation of strategies that will provide a greater opportunity to strategically position Malaysia in the global spotlight,” said Wisma Putra.

- Bernama