Malaysia's attendance at the G20 Summit demonstrates its neutral and sovereign foreign policy, according to Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz. He stated that the nation engages with all countries based on its national interests, countering claims that recent trade agreements have compromised its independence. He cited Malaysia's simultaneous invitations to both South Africa and the United States for the ASEAN Summit as evidence of this balanced approach.
The minister confirmed his ministry would use the G20 platform to advocate for developing nations and promote equitable global trade. He attributed Malaysia's invitation to the summit to its active international role and strong South-South cooperation. The Malaysian delegation in Johannesburg is led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The minister confirmed his ministry would use the G20 platform to advocate for developing nations and promote equitable global trade. He attributed Malaysia's invitation to the summit to its active international role and strong South-South cooperation. The Malaysian delegation in Johannesburg is led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
