WORLD CANNOT REMAIN TRAPPED IN POWER RIVALRY, NARROW SELF-INTEREST - PM ANWAR
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The world cannot remain trapped in an outdated framework that views international relations solely through the lens of power rivalry and narrow self-interest, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
He said the global community is facing prolonged conflicts, intensifying competition among major powers, increasingly fragile supply chains and widening economic uncertainty.
“Asia’s growth has been driven by openness, trade, investment and cooperation. It is true that the existing international order and institutions have helped lift millions out of poverty.
“However, the challenge before us is not to abandon them, but to reform and strengthen them so they remain relevant in an era of rapid change,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Anwar said he made the remarks during his keynote address titled ‘Navigating Strategic Uncertainty’, which focused on the major challenges reshaping the global geopolitical and geo-economic landscape, at the Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister said that while middle powers may not wield the same influence as major powers, they can serve as bridges of understanding, foster consensus and promote cooperation at a time when the world is becoming increasingly divided.
“Malaysia believes middle powers have an important responsibility in advancing this effort,” he said.
At the same time, Anwar said that ASEAN remains relevant in a fragmented world by championing inclusivity, dialogue and cooperation.
“The same spirit underpins the close relationship between Malaysia and Japan as we strengthen cooperation in semiconductors, energy transition, the digital economy and artificial intelligence to build more resilient supply chains and shared prosperity,” he added.
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