“Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the assurance was conveyed during his meeting with Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Development Cooperation, Maxime Prévot.”
“He said Prévot sought Malaysia’s assessment of the regional security situation, which includes the South China Sea and the possibility of disruptions similar to those seen in the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said both sides also discussed strengthening Malaysia-Belgium ties by expanding government-to-government, business-to-business, and people-to-people cooperation.”
“The two leaders also exchanged views on Malaysia’s halal ecosystem, with Belgium proposing that Malaysia’s halal standards be explored as a possible model for wider adoption within the European Union.”