KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Malaysia and the Philippines agree on the importance of continued communication between both countries to address energy security issues, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.
He added that among issues discussed during the online bilateral meeting between the Economy Ministry and the Philippine Energy Department secretary Sharon Garin was an explanation on the recent diesel-related transaction by the Philippines, which was a commercial transaction between companies and did not involve any government-to-government (G2G) agreement.
“This clarification is important to avoid misunderstandings, maintain good bilateral relations and ensure clear understanding among stakeholders, especially in the challenging global energy market situation,” he said in a post on the Economy Ministry’s social media pages.
He said both parties also expressed their commitment to continuing to support ASEAN cooperation amid global uncertainties.
Previously, the crisis management team under the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) denied a Philippine media report claiming Malaysia had sent 329,000 barrels of diesel to the country.
