KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his historic election victory, expressing confidence in strengthening bilateral ties between Malaysia and Brazil.
In a congratulatory message, Anwar described the election as a hard-fought contest that had given Lula a renewed mandate from the Brazilian people to lead the South American nation.
Anwar praised Lula’s longstanding commitment to social justice, poverty reduction and amplifying the voices of developing countries on the international stage.
He also reaffirmed the importance of cooperation among countries of the Global South, saying they should have a stronger voice in shaping a fairer international order.
“Malaysia looks forward to working closely with Brazil under President Lula’s continued leadership,” Anwar said.
He highlighted several areas for closer cooperation, including strengthening trade and investment, advancing engagement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Latin America, and deepening the partnership between Malaysia and Brazil.
Anwar also expressed his appreciation for his longstanding friendship with Lula and shared optimism about expanding cooperation between the two countries.
By Minutesmy
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