OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND TO MALAYSIA 1 – 3 SEPTEMBER 2024

OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND TO MALAYSIA 1 - 3 SEPTEMBER 2024

Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon will undertake an official visit to Malaysia from 1 to 3 September 2024. This will be his first visit to Malaysia since taking office in November 2023.

On 2 September 2024, Prime Minister Luxon will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya, to be followed by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Both Prime Ministers will discuss bilateral matters and explore collaboration under the Malaysia-New Zealand Strategic Partnership established in 2023, encompassing four pillars: Prosperity, People, Planet, and Peace & Security.

They will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern. Both leaders will also hold a joint press conference. A Joint Statement will be issued following the bilateral meeting.

The Prime Minister will also host an official luncheon in honour of Prime Minister Luxon and his delegation at Seri Perdana.

Prime Minister Luxon will also meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof as part of his engagements.

In 2023, New Zealand was Malaysia's 28th largest trading partner, 22nd largest export destination and 27th largest source of imports among countries in the Oceania region, with total trade amounting to RM11.56 billion (USD2.54 billion).

PUTRAJAYA

1 September 2024