Belgian DPM To Visit Malaysia For Discussions On Renewable Energy Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign, European Affairs and Development Cooperation Minister Maxime Prévot will undertake a two-day working visit to Malaysia beginning Thursday, with talks set to focus on cooperation in renewable energy, rare earth elements and the halal industry.

According to a statement issued by the Malaysian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, the visit marks Prévot's first to Malaysia since assuming office in February 2025 and will include a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, on July 2.

“During the meeting, both sides will review the current state of Malaysia–Belgium relations and explore new avenues of cooperation, particularly in renewable energy, rare earth elements and halal cooperation,” the statement said.

Discussions will also cover Malaysia-European Union relations, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest, it said.

Prévot is also scheduled to deliver a ministerial address at the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable organised by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia and is expected to have an audience with the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

Total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Belgium reached RM9.74 billion in 2025, comprising RM6.85 billion in Malaysian exports and RM2.89 billion in imports.

As of 2025, a total of 67 projects with Belgian participation had been approved, representing RM5.1 billion in investments and the potential creation of 4,605 jobs. 

-- BERNAMA