PETALING JAYA: Malaysia-United Kingdom ties will be strengthened with the appointment of Ailsa Terry as the new British High Commissioner to Malaysia. Terry, who will officially assume her role on August 10, has expressed her commitment to enhancing bilateral trade between the two countries. She believes that there is untapped potential for cooperation and trade, which she is eager to explore.
Terry stated, “This is an exciting time for both the UK and Malaysia as we build a modern partnership based around our many shared interests. Building on the strong connections between our people and our shared history and values as fellow Commonwealth members, I believe there is huge potential for the UK and Malaysia to work more closely together.”
In addition to trade, Terry aims to collaborate with Malaysia in areas such as education, technology, climate emergency, and the upholding of the international rules-based system. She also sees opportunities to strengthen the defense partnership, including through the Five Power Defence Arrangements.
Furthermore, Terry expressed her enthusiasm for working with Malaysia on local and regional issues, including regional security, stability, and prosperity.
Prior to her appointment as High Commissioner, Terry served as the director of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office inaugural Sanctions Directorate from 2022 to 2023. She established this department in response to Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Terry has a wealth of diplomatic experience, having been posted to Islamabad, Pakistan and the UK Mission to the European Union in Brussels. In 2011, she also served as a political adviser to the EU Special Representative to Afghanistan.
Terry will succeed Charles Hay and is expected to present her credentials to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah later this month.
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