Malaysia and Canada explore wider energy and technology cooperation
Anwar Ibrahim and Mark Carney met in Manila as the two countries approach the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Expanding Malaysia-Canada trade and investment cooperation was on the agenda when Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Manila on November 15, 2026. Energy, technology and the digital economy were key sectors considered during the talks.
In an X post, Anwar said he had outlined Malaysia’s economic progress to Carney and examined possibilities for new collaboration as the countries near 70 years of diplomatic relations.
Anwar said the meeting also covered relations between the two countries and regional and global developments. He added that both sides would continue building their friendship and cooperation to benefit their nations.
The leaders met alongside the 49th ASEAN Summit. Anwar is leading Malaysia’s delegation at the summit and Related Summits in Manila, running from November 15 to 17.
