WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO ATTEND THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC) ECONOMIC LEADERS’ WEEK 2025 31 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2025

WORKING VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO ATTEND THE

ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC) ECONOMIC LEADERS' WEEK 2025

31 OCTOBER - 1 NOVEMBER 2025

Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, to lead Malaysia's delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) on 31 October and 1 November 2025.

The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Haji Hasan; Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz; Member of Parliament for Gopeng Tan Kar Hing; Member of Parliament for Tenggara Haji Manndzri bin Haji Nasib; and senior Government officials.

Throughout the APEC Economic Leaders' Week (AELW), discussions will revolve around the theme of "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow" and focus on the key priorities of "Connect, Innovate, and Prosper". This year's distinguished gathering marks 20 years since the last time the Republic of Korea hosted the AELM in 2005 in Busan.

President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung will chair the AELM and lead discussions on promoting trade and investment amidst rising global uncertainties; fostering public-private collaboration for economic prosperity; and leveraging emerging trends as new drivers of growth. The Prime Minister will deliver Malaysia's interventions during the APEC Economic Leaders' Dialogue with Guests on 31 October and APEC Economic Leaders' Retreat on 1 November 2025, highlighting national policies and achievements, and championing the shared priorities of the Global South.

The Prime Minister's other scheduled engagements during the AELW include a dialogue with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) on 31 October 2025 and bilateral meetings with his counterparts from APEC Economies. The Prime Minister will also engage with key Korean companies, to explore business, trade, and investment prospects.

As a founding member of APEC, Malaysia's active participation in the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting reaffirms its steadfast commitment to advancing regional economic cooperation, shared prosperity, and inclusive development. Throughout engagements with APEC Economic Leaders, as well as at the various multilateral and bilateral platforms, the Prime Minister will underscore Malaysia's key priorities under the MADANI Economy Framework, emphasising inclusivity, sustainable development, and strengthened cooperation for the benefit of all.

PUTRAJAYA

29 October 2025