SHANGHAI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the Malaysia Pavilion at the seventh China International Import Export (CIIE) held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, is currently on a working visit to China from yesterday until Nov 7 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang to attend the conference.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Malaysia Pavilion, coordinated by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), features 16 exhibitors across 17 booths, showcasing Malaysia’s innovation and diverse offerings. Key sectors featured at the pavilion include electrical and electronics, agriculture, lifestyle, healthcare, and services such as ICT, creative content, business services, and logistics services.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also officiated the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) Pavilion, which highlights 18 Malaysian companies across 31
booths. This initiative aims to further expand Malaysia’s presence and opportunities for collaboration at this prestigious international platform.

Anwar is accompanied on this visit by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. Earlier, Premier Li led a delegation of top national leaders to visit several national pavilions at the expo, including the Malaysia Pavilion, after the opening ceremony of the CIIE. China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner globally for 15 consecutive years since 2009.