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KUALA LUMPUR: Bilateral cooperation and the current global Covid-19 pandemic were among the topics of discussion between Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and President of the United States Donald J Trump tonight.
Muhyiddin, who received a phone call from Trump, said that in addition to congratulating him on the new government, the President of the United States also expressed his commitment to continue strengthening comprehensive cooperation between Malaysia and the United States.
During the 30-minute conversation, President Trump and I also discussed the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the approaches taken by both countries.
“We also emphasize the importance of cooperation among the international community to alleviate the effects of the pandemic on people in the world and on the global economy,” Muhyiddin said through his Facebook post.
Muhyiddin and Trump also discussed efforts to enhance cooperation in vaccine and drug development, as well as equitable access to the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
At the same time, Muhyiddin said that both countries also expressed their consensus to ensure a smooth supply chain of critical medical equipment and other supplies, especially during a global health crisis.
“In addition to that, we also exchange views on important issues in the context of international security and peace,” he said.
Muhyiddin was named eighth prime minister on February 29.
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