SAN FRANCISCO: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong have agreed to increase cooperation to address illegal fishing in Malaysian waters.
“(Malaysia) seeks continued cooperation and commitment from Vietnam to combat illegal fishing in Malaysian waters,” said Anwar after a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Apec economic leaders’ meeting here yesterday.
He said both leaders also discussed the issue with regards to the South China Sea, and agreed to fully adhere to the declaration of conduct.
Also present were investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz, foreign affairs minister Zambry Kadir, Malaysia’s ambassador to the U S Nazri Aziz and MP Sim Tze Tzin.
Apart from discussing ways to increase bilateral trade and enhance bilateral cooperation, Anwar said he extended an invitation to the Vietnamese president to visit Malaysia some time next year.
Vietnam is Malaysia’s fourth largest trading partner in Asean after Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.
In 2022, total bilateral trade increased by 16.4% to US$19.44 billion (RM90.83 billion) from US$16.7 billion in 2021.
Malaysia is also Vietnam’s 10th largest investor.
Meanwhile, Vietnam requested Malaysia to facilitate halal products from Vietnam and to cooperate on halal certification.
Hanoi also thanked Malaysia for training its officials under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme.
“Vietnam proposed sister-city cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysian cities,” said Anwar.
Both leaders also reaffirmed Asean unity and reiterated support for Laos’ chairmanship of Asean next year. - FMT
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