KUALA LUMPUR – International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali is optimistic about the future of Putrajaya’s trade ties with Washington, following Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election.
“We’re optimistic that Malaysia-US trade relations will remain strong and vibrant, and that the US business community will continue to explore further opportunities for greater direct investments in Malaysia,” Azmin said in a statement today.
His comments come after Democrat Biden won the race for the White House, beating Republican Donald Trump.
“I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to president-elect Biden on his election as the 46th president of the US.”
He also congratulated vice-president-elect Kamala Harris on being the first woman in the post.
“Malaysia looks forward to America’s leadership in confronting the ravaging impact of Covid-19 and re-charting America’s trajectory in the geopolitical landscape as a beacon to the world for peace and security.” – Bernama, November 8, 2020
