Kuala lumpur: Malaysia will continue to strengthen its strategic ties with the United States on the principles of openness, equitability, and mutual respect to ensure regional and global stability, prosperity, and peace, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar made this statement following his bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent expressed his appreciation to Malaysia for the warm hospitality extended to President Donald Trump and the US delegation during their recent visit to Kuala Lumpur.

Anwar highlighted that their meeting continued the positive momentum of the close ties forged during the 47th ASEAN Summit. It provided an opportunity to discuss various aspects of trade and financial relations between Malaysia and the US. The focus was also given to strengthening bilateral economic linkages, including the shared commitment between the US Treasury and Bank Negara Malaysia to ensure a resilient foreign exchange policy framework, financial market stability, and transparent and accountable governance.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The Prime Minister reiterated his appreciation to Trump for his visit, which he said reflected the US administration’s strong commitment to fostering a constructive and mutually respectful as well as beneficial bilateral relationship.

Anwar expressed his appreciation for Trump’s role and contribution in strengthening global economic cooperation and efforts to expand inclusive investment, trade, and peace networks, based on dialogues, fairness, and mutual understanding.