LIMA: Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei met on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) here. Anwar stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for the leaders to discuss the bilateral relations between Malaysia and Brunei.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar highlighted that they assessed the ongoing cooperation between the two countries. He mentioned during the exit press conference with the Malaysian media covering the AELW, which concludes on Saturday, that the discussions involved training opportunities in artificial intelligence and semiconductors for Brunei’s youth.

Additionally, Anwar noted that they also explored avenues for trade cooperation and investment. As Malaysia’s Finance Minister, Anwar expressed his hope for the continued strengthening of the relationship between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam for the mutual benefit of both nations.

APEC is an intergovernmental forum for 21 memb
er economies in the Pacific Rim, aiming to promote free trade across the Asia-Pacific region. It represents a significant portion of the world’s population, global trade, and the global economy. Both Malaysia and Brunei are among the 12 founding members of APEC.