KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Britain can strengthen their cooperation in technology, science, and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Ailsa Terry, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia (pic).
Both countries can learn from each other in these fields, and Terry is committed to enhancing their cooperation as the envoy to Malaysia.
“There is a great interest in these issues from both our countries, and I aim to foster more cooperation in this area, which is a priority for me,” she said in an interview during the Malaysian British Society’s Merdeka celebration event at the Royal Selangor Club.
Terry was appointed as the High Commissioner to Malaysia last month, replacing Charles Hay.
She also emphasized the importance of increased cooperation between Britain and Malaysia in defense and security in the long term.
Upcoming engagements and conferences between the leaders of both countries will be instrumental in achieving this goal, she added.
“We aim to establish closer ties in terms of climate, defense, and security matters. We have numerous planned visits, and we hope to host the visit of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to Malaysia.”
On Malaysia’s National Day, Terry expressed pride in the close and warm relations between Britain and Malaysia.
“I am incredibly proud because Malaysia and the United Kingdom have a very positive relationship,” Terry stated.
“Our relationship is not hindered by the past but is rooted in remarkable historical moments and traditions.
We share values such as our love for sports, food, and even family values. Both countries set an example in this regard,” she added.
Prior to her appointment as High Commissioner to Malaysia, Terry served as the director of Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office inaugural Sanctions Directorate from 2022 to 2023.
She established this office as part of her country’s response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Terry previously served as the High Commissioner to Pakistan and represented her country in the European Union (EU) in Brussels. In 2011, she also worked as a political adviser to the EU Special Representative to Afghanistan.
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