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New Straits Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Polish President Andrzej Duda concludes official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Polish President Andrzej Duda departed for Singapore today after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia, his first to the country since assuming office in August 2015. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held for Duda at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), featuring a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, led by Capt Mohd Masrur Hidayat Masri. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Polish Ambassador to Malaysia Krzysztof Dobrowolski were in attendance. The special aircraft carrying Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, and his delegation, took off at 5.10pm. In a joint statement yesterday, Malaysia and Poland agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, including exploring long-term procurement opportunities and strategic engagement between their respective defence ministries. During the visit, Duda and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also held extensive discussions on deepening collaboration in defence among other key sectors such as food technology, digital technology, renewable energy and the halal industry. Anwar also welcomed the encouraging 19.5 per cent year-on-year growth in bilateral trade between 2023 and 2024, calling it a clear reflection of the deepening economic partnership between the two countries. He also conveyed Malaysia's sincere appreciation to Poland for extending humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, particularly through its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the provision of emergency relief. In addition to the Gaza issue, the two leaders also discussed broader global and regional developments, including Malaysia's experience within Asean, ties with China and the country's engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Duda's visit coincided with a significant juncture, as Malaysia assumes the Asean Chairmanship in 2025, while Poland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the same period. In 2024, Poland was Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner among European Union member states, with total bilateral trade rising by 19.5 per cent to RM5.66 billion compared to 2023. Malaysia's major exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products, and transport equipment.
The Star
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Polish President concludes official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Polish President Andrzej Duda departed for Singapore on Wednesday (June 11) after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia, his first to the country since assuming office in August 2015. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held for Duda at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), featuring a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, led by Capt Mohd Masrur Hidayat Masri. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Polish Ambassador to Malaysia Krzysztof Dobrowolski were in attendance. The special aircraft carrying Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, and his delegation, took off at 5.10pm. In a joint statement on Tuesday (June 10), Malaysia and Poland agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, including exploring long-term procurement opportunities and strategic engagement between their respective defence ministries. During the visit, Duda and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also held extensive discussions on deepening collaboration in defence among other key sectors such as food technology, digital technology, renewable energy and the halal industry. Anwar also welcomed the encouraging 19.5% year-on-year growth in bilateral trade between 2023 and 2024, calling it a clear reflection of the deepening economic partnership between the two countries. He also conveyed Malaysia's sincere appreciation to Poland for extending humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, particularly through its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the provision of emergency relief. In addition to the Gaza issue, the two leaders also discussed broader global and regional developments, including Malaysia's experience within Asean, ties with China and the country's engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Duda's visit coincided with a significant juncture, as Malaysia assumes the Asean Chairmanship in 2025, while Poland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the same period. In 2024, Poland was Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner among European Union member states, with total bilateral trade rising by 19.5% to RM5.66bil compared to 2023. Malaysia's major exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products, and transport equipment. - Bernama
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Polish president arrives in Malaysia for official visit
SEPANG: The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation. The visit, his first to Malaysia since taking office in August 2015, comes at a significant moment, coinciding with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship and Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025. The special aircraft carrying Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here at 8.21 pm. They were received by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Duda then inspected a guard-of-honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. The Polish President will be accorded an official welcome at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya, tomorrow, followed by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders are expected to deliberate on strengthening bilateral cooperation, including trade and investment, the defence industry, agriculture, the halal sector and agri-commodities. Anwar will host an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex in honour of Duda and his delegation. According to Wisma Putra, Duda is also scheduled to visit the Second Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps at Kem Sunggala, Port Dickson, and deliver a public lecture at the Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya. The visit underscores the robust and friendly relations between Malaysia and Poland, which have been based on mutual respect and close cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971. In 2024, Poland ranked as Malaysia's 8th largest trading partner among European Union member states, with total bilateral trade rising by 19.5 per cent to RM5.66 billion compared to 2023. Malaysia's primary exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products and transport equipment.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Polish President Andrzej Duda begins official 3-day Malaysia visit
SEPANG: The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation. The visit, his first to Malaysia since taking office in August 2015, comes at a significant moment, coinciding with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship and Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025. The special aircraft carrying Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here at 8.21 pm. They were received by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Duda then inspected a guard-of-honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. The Polish President will be accorded an official welcome at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya, tomorrow, followed by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders are expected to deliberate on strengthening bilateral cooperation, including trade and investment, the defence industry, agriculture, the halal sector and agri-commodities. Anwar will host an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex in honour of Duda and his delegation. According to Wisma Putra, Duda is also scheduled to visit the Second Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps at Kem Sunggala, Port Dickson, and deliver a public lecture at the Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya. The visit underscores the robust and friendly relations between Malaysia and Poland, which have been based on mutual respect and close cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971. In 2024, Poland ranked as Malaysia's 8th largest trading partner among European Union member states, with total bilateral trade rising by 19.5 per cent to RM5.66 billion compared to 2023. Malaysia's primary exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products and transport equipment.
Evening Standard
09-06-2025
- General
- Evening Standard
Charles tells veteran to ‘keep drinking whisky' during Lancaster Castle visit
A Fijian choir formed from the First Battalion of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment – made up of serving Fijian Kingsmen, veterans and their family members – performed for the King, who told them he was sad not to have been able to visit the country last year.
