Malaysia’s stance is clear: sovereignty must be respected, the public is protected and the main course of the world economy cannot be made a battleground.
Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister of Malaysia @ BRICS Summit in New Delhi India
ISLAMABAD : 13 Sep 2026 – The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, speaking before world leaders at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi today, conveyed Malaysia’s appreciation to India for hosting such a timely summit as the world faces major shifts in the economic and geopolitical landscape.
Technology is growing at an unprecedented rate, while most developing countries are still struggling to achieve economic progress. Too many countries are in debt that more is spent on paying interest rather than on education or health care.
Thus, the international financing system should be more fair and not plunge the country into unaccounted for just to meet the basic needs of the people.
He also emphasize the need to accelerate initiatives through the New Development Bank, expand the use of local currency in trade and utilize the great potential of the Islamic capital market.
President Xi proposed five initiatives for deepening BRICS cooperation
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BRICS countries should also go hand in hand through concrete steps to dismantle unfair trade practices, share development experiences as well as strengthen cooperation in new areas including semiconductor and artificial intelligence.
The green transition must take into account the realities and level of development of each country as not all are able to move at the pace or through the same path. BRICS has geoeconomic advantage through its vast market, simultaneously opening up the space for diversifying trade, reducing dependence on traditional Western markets and generating common prosperity.
However, we cannot talk about acumen growth as long as war continues to soar energy prices and threaten the seaways that are the heartbeat of the world economy. Israel’s invasion of West Asia also causes countries not engaged in the war to bear the consequences through inflation and economic uncertainty.
Malaysia’s stance is clear: sovereignty must be respected, the public is protected and the main course of the world economy cannot be made a battleground.
Malaysia believes BRICS must boldly state the stand that illegal occupation, colonization as well as terrorism cannot continue to be left, and that every human life must be defended regardless of where they are.
For Malaysia, strategic autonomy means the freedom to determine the course and the courage to defend its stand when tested. As a BRICS Fellow Country, Malaysia is ready to contribute with this spirit.
