OUTCOMES OF THE WORKING VISIT OF THE STATE SECRETARY AT THE FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA TO MALAYSIA 30 APRIL 2026

OUTCOMES OF THE WORKING VISIT OF THE STATE SECRETARY AT THE FEDERAL MINISTRY

FOR EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA TO MALAYSIA

30 APRIL 2026

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni received the State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, His Excellency Schellhorn, for a bilateral meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 30 April 2026.

During the meeting, both Deputy Ministers reviewed the current state of Malaysia-Austria bilateral relations, reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation across key sectors, particularly in trade and investment, renewable energy, green technology, education, and tourism. The discussion also covered current regional and international developments of mutual interest including Malaysia-European Union relations and the situation in the Middle East.

Austria views Malaysia as an important partner in Southeast Asia and a valued counterpart in advancing stronger ASEAN - European Union engagement. Austria also recognised Malaysia's strategic location, dynamic economy, and a regional hub for trade and investment, making it a natural partner for deeper cooperation in the region.

In 2025, Austria was Malaysia's eighth largest trading partner among European Union countries. Total trade increased by 43.3%, reaching RM6.35 billion (USD1.49 billion), compared with RM4.43 billion (USD0.97 billion) recorded in 2024. As of 2025, a total of 27 projects with Austrian participation were approved, amounting to RM49.6 billion (USD11.5 billion) in investments and with the potential to create 11,165 jobs.

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30 April 2026