• Presidents Embaló and Anwar sign cooperation deal in agriculture, trade, education
• Move aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic partnership
• Bilateral trade reached $1.9 million in 2024, per ITC data

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President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau began a three-day official visit to Malaysia focused on reinforcing diplomatic and economic ties. On June 3, 2025, he and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed a cooperation agreement, marking a step forward in bilateral relations.

The agreement covers agriculture, education, and commerce, reflecting both countries’ shared intent to expand cooperation. Delegations also discussed broader economic collaboration, including alignment with initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the New Silk Road.

Guinea-Bissau and Malaysia first established diplomatic relations in November 1974. While ties have remained limited in scale, this visit signals a shift toward greater engagement.

According to the International Trade Centre (ITC), trade between the two countries totaled $1.9 million in 2024.