WNAM REPORT: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reached an agreement to address bilateral matters, including labor disputes.
According to the Presidential Secretariat, the agreement was made on Monday during a bilateral meeting between Prabowo and Anwar Ibrahim at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“We will resolve bilateral issues. We also agree to put the labor issue in order. We have agreed to increase cooperation in all sectors,” Prabowo remarked.
He noted that discussions at the meeting also covered palm oil, as both nations are the leading producers globally, accounting for around 80 percent of palm oil production.
“Indonesia and Malaysia are also the largest palm oil producers, (together producing) around 80 percent (of the world’s palm oil). Palm oil is an important commodity. For every country I (have) visited, they always expressed a need (for) palm oil, (including nations) like Egypt, India, and Pakistan,” he remarked.
Prabowo confirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening collaboration within the palm oil industry.
Recently, Indonesia and Malaysia successfully contested a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning palm oil-based biofuel against the European Union (EU).
The two leaders also deliberated on supporting Palestine’s independence through a two-state solution, fostering greater unity among ASEAN countries, and preparing for annual consultations regarding Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025.
Prabowo’s visit to Malaysia was in response to an invitation from the King of Malaysia, the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim.
Upon his arrival, Prabowo was welcomed with a ceremony of honor at the State Palace Parade Field, which began with the national anthems of both countries, followed by a 21-gun salute.
After the ceremony, Prabowo met with Sultan Ibrahim, where he was also honored with the Darjah Kerabat Johor Yang Amat Dihormati I (The Most Esteemed Order of the Johor Royal I).
