Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative as a pragmatic framework to address global inequality, calling for compassionate leadership and equitable multilateral cooperation in an exclusive interview with BizTalk.
Speaking to CGTN’s Zheng Junfeng, Anwar emphasized the need for mechanisms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, and ASEAN to foster respect among nations regardless of size. "Hypocrisy in global power dynamics must give way to values-driven leadership," he stated, highlighting Xi’s initiative as a counter to what he described as "decadent" unilateral approaches.
The Malaysian leader also outlined his country’s economic priorities, including enhanced collaboration with the Chinese mainland in infrastructure, AI, and green energy. Key projects like the East Coast Rail Link were cited as pillars of bilateral cooperation, with Anwar noting Malaysia’s commitment to "balanced, sustainable growth" through technology transfer and regional partnerships.
Analysts view Anwar’s remarks as reinforcing Southeast Asia’s growing alignment with multilateral frameworks championed by China, particularly amid shifting global trade dynamics. The interview concluded with a call for ASEAN to play a central role in bridging developmental gaps across Asia.
