新西兰贸易部长访问马来西亚, 在不断增长的经济合作中提升东盟联系。 New Zealand’s trade minister visits Malaysia to boost ASEAN ties amid growing economic cooperation.

新西兰贸易和投资部长Todd McClay于9月23日至26日访问吉隆坡, 出席东盟经济会议, 纪念新西兰与东盟对话伙伴关系50周年。 New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is visiting Kuala Lumpur from September 23 to 26 to attend ASEAN economic meetings, marking the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN. 东盟现在是新西兰第四大贸易伙伴,每年双向贸易额超过290亿美元,自《澳新自由贸易协定》生效以来翻了一番多。 ASEAN is now New Zealand’s fourth-largest trading partner, with over $29 billion in annual two-way trade, more than doubled since the AANZFTA took effect. McClay将推动加强区域经济联系,支持出口商,并在全球不确定的情况下促进稳定,参加包括区域合作框架和东亚首脑会议在内的重要论坛。 McClay will push for stronger regional economic ties, support exporters, and promote stability amid global uncertainty, participating in key forums including the RCEP and East Asia Summit. 此次旅行强调新西兰致力于扩大贸易,创造就业机会,并通过深化与东盟的合作,增强经济复原力。 The trip underscores New Zealand’s commitment to expanding trade, creating jobs, and enhancing economic resilience through deeper cooperation with ASEAN.