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Global interconnectedness under strain amid rising geopolitical tensions, says Anwar

Published on 16 Jun 2025 7:54:51 PM

Global interconnectedness is under strain amid growing uncertainties, undermining the predictability, reliability, and stability of existing global trade and economic systems, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Delivering his keynote address at the Energy Asia 2025 opening ceremony on Monday (June 16), Anwar said that geopolitical tensions, retaliatory tariffs, and disrupted supply chains have shaken the foundations of these systems—especially in the energy and climate sectors.

On Asia’s path to an equitable energy transition, he stressed the need for the region to define a clear and coherent financial framework that builds investor confidence and channels greater capital into renewable energy projects.

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