Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set for an official visit to Tokyo, Japan from 8 to 10 June 2026, at the invitation of the Japanese Government. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani, Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Tuan Steven Sim Chee Keong and senior government officials.
According to the statement issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry the Prime Minister will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony, followed by a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi. It added that the meeting will provide a pivotal opportunity for both leaders to review the progress of bilateral ties and chart new paths for future collaboration, following
the historic elevation of Malaysia-Japan relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in December 2023.
Key areas of discussion are expected to include green technology, energy resilience and transition, environmental cooperation, defence and regional security, as well as higher education cooperation. Both leaders will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. In addition to bilateral engagements, the Prime Minister will also deliver a special lecture at Tokyo University and a keynote address at the distinguished 31st Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening ties and fostering dialogue with Japan and the wider region.
Recognising Japan’s enduring role as a primary source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and a vital economic partner, the Prime Minister will also participate in business roundtable sessions with Japanese captains of industry to explore new high-value investment opportunities in Malaysia.
Japan continues to be one of Malaysia’s most important economic partners, ranking as the country’s fifth-largest trading partner globally since 2024. In 2025, total bilateral trade amounted to RM142.96 billion (USD33.39 billion). As of December 2025, a total of 2,872 manufacturing projects with Japanese participation have been implemented in Malaysia, with total investments reaching RM107.9 billion
(USD31.0 billion). These projects have generated 347,346 employment opportunities.
