Paris: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has embarked on a five-day official working visit to France from today until May 14, in conjunction with his participation in the Global Water Summit (GWS) 2025, and to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of energy transition.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the opening plenary session of the summit on May 13, themed Delivering the Economics of Water.

GWS serves as a platform to outline Malaysia's strategic direction for the water sector, aiming to position it as a catalyst for sustainable development and national economic competitiveness.