arbitrary export restrictions

This afternoon I went to Alor Gajah, Melaka to be with civil servants in the South Zone in a friendly relaxing session that brought together civil servants from Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Johor. I express the highest respect and recognition to the civil servants who have worked hard to ensure that our country continues to move forward, thereby positioning Malaysia as a country that is increasingly respected on the international stage. Malaysia's success after success on the world stage today, i…

Meaningful development is not just rising investment figures or accelerating growth, but ensuring that the results of that progress are felt by all levels of society. That's why the Setia Fontaines Industrial Park project in Kepala Batas is very important because it will guarantee quality work space, expand skills training opportunities, as well as embody development in an area that has not enjoyed growth on par with other areas. Malaysia is stepping into a new phase of economy based on high tec…

Our country is changing on solid foundations, with a steady upward trajectory. In a challenging international environment, our economy is growing at one of the highest rates in the EU, public debt is steadily falling, unemployment is at its lowest rates in decades and our economy is constantly being upgraded by all rating agencies. With actions and not words, with a strong economy that allows us to invest substantially in Education, Health, Housing, Social Policy. With an extroverted, multid…

Fellow Gambians The NPP Manifesto and Nine-Point Plan launched are not mere campaign instruments. They signify our continued commitment to the Gambian people and reflect the next phase of our national transformation journey. Looking inward, the NPP is now a mature, strong national party built on peace, stability, development, and inclusiveness. Our goal is not only to win elections, but also to consistently continue building a stronger, more modern, and more prosperous Gambia for all citizen…

In an increasingly digital world, there is no reason why our people and businesses should be slowed down by outdated systems and unnecessary bureaucracy. By embracing technology, we can create seamless government services, facilitate trade and investment, improve communication, and unlock new opportunities for innovation and economic growth. Our partnership must be guided by modern solutions that make life easier for our citizens and position our nations to compete and thrive in the digital age…

In #Rome, I am taking part in the FII PRIORITY #Europe summit, which brings together leaders, investors and decision-makers around the major issues of competitiveness, economic sovereignty and the transformation of global value chains. I speak on the prospects for the economic partnership between Africa and Europe, in a context where our continent, by gradually rising among the fastest growing economies in the world, offers a strategic space for investments, connectivity, logistics and regional…

The event’s status and the makeup of its participants indicate its magnitude and well-organized nature. Over the last ten years, Uzbekistan has maintained a steady and confident role on the global stage, actively advancing its foreign policy and reinforcing its positions through principles of equality and mutually beneficial cooperation. Cooperation formed through the Tashkent International Investment Forum supports the execution of large-scale projects, which are already making a visible impa…

“We, the leaders of the G7, recalling the Critical Minerals Action Plan we launched last year, recognise the strategic role of critical minerals value chains for our countries’ economic prosperity and security, including our digital and energy sectors. In light of the high degree of market concentration, the need to reduce vulnerabilities regarding those resources and the growing use of arbitrary trade restrictions, we recall the urgency of diversifying our supply chains and building our collect…

We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation to advance economic growth, resilience and development, to deliver shared prosperity. To this end, we aim to address the needs of and risks to, the global economy, and to strengthen engagement with international partners. Partner countries to the G7, Egypt, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this statement. While the global economy already faces the lingering effects of pre-existing shocks and structural s…