US ambassador meets Sarawak Premier to strengthen renewable energy ties

17 Oct 2024

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg welcomed a courtesy visit from United States ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D Kagan, at his office in Menara Pelita here today.

Kagan said his meeting with Abang Johari was aimed at strengthening trade relations, economic cooperation and investment between the United States and the Sarawak government in the field of renewable energy.

According to an Information Department report, Kagan highlighted that the meeting focused on enhancing trade relations, economic cooperation, and investment between the United States and Sarawak, particularly in renewable energy.

“It is part of Sarawak’s efforts to boost hydrogen development in addition to creating opportunities to strengthen US-Malaysia relations,” he said.

Kagan is currently in Sarawak for a two-day working visit, during which he is scheduled to attend the American Corner Sarawak 20th Anniversary at the State Library in Petra Jaya this afternoon.

Also present during the courtesy call was Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki.

Source: Borneo Post