Malaysia has wrapped up its official engagements in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is now continuing its MADANI Diplomacy mission to Nairobi, Kenya, marking the final leg of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s African tour.
The working visit to Johannesburg achieved its primary objective of strengthening cooperative relations between Malaysia and South Africa across strategic sectors.
Discussions focused on expanding collaboration in areas such as technology, green energy, agriculture, and education, while also opening new opportunities that benefit the people of both nations.
During the G20 Leaders’ Summit, hosted for the first time on African soil, Malaysia presented a firm and principled stance on pressing global issues.
Anwar emphasised the need for justice, peace, and collective action in addressing challenges such as climate change, food security, and the energy transition.
His interventions underscored Malaysia’s commitment to ensuring that developing nations are not marginalised in global decision-making processes.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation to the ministries involved, the Malaysian High Commission in Pretoria, security personnel, and media representatives for their contributions to the success of the Johannesburg programme. “Hambani kahle,” he said, using the Zulu phrase for “go well,” as a gesture of goodwill to South Africa.
Malaysia’s diplomatic outreach in Africa reflects its broader vision of building solidarity with the Global South.
By reinforcing ties with South Africa and now moving forward to Kenya, the MADANI Diplomacy mission seeks to deepen cooperation in economic, institutional, and humanitarian fields.
The Nairobi leg is expected to focus on strengthening Malaysia-Kenya relations, with emphasis on trade, investment, and people-to-people connections.
Observers note that Malaysia’s engagements in Africa highlight its pragmatic approach to diplomacy, combining economic partnerships with advocacy for justice and resilience in global governance.
