Malaysia, Italy Agree To Expedite And Finalise Petronas-ENI Cooperation – PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Italy have agreed to expedite and finalise cooperation between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Italian energy company Eni S.p.A (ENI), in the near future, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In a post on the X platform, he said the agreement was reached during his phone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
He said Malaysia is ready to receive Meloni on an official visit to Kuala Lumpur early next year to finalise the strategic agreement.
"In a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni just now, she informed me of the reason for her absence from the 47th ASEAN Summit, which was due to urgent matters in Rome involving the drafting and enactment of budget-related laws, as well as discussions at the European Union level," Anwar said.
He noted that Malaysia understands Italy's current domestic priorities and appreciates the country's continued support for the universal call for peace, justice, and humanity in Gaza, which is greatly needed on the world stage at this time.
"God willing, the close relationship between Malaysia and Italy will continue to be strengthened for the benefit of the people of both countries," he added.
-- BERNAMA