In a Facebook post, Anwar said the meeting touched on efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence and maritime security, Bernama reported.

Anwar also thanked the US for participating in the recent Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025.

During the same visit, the prime minister also received a courtesy call from Boeing global president Brendan Nelson.

“We took the opportunity to discuss maritime security, asset modernisation and investment in education.

“We also explored collaboration with local industry players in training, strategic cooperation and the development of the maintenance, repair and overhaul ecosystem.”

Anwar was in Singapore to attend the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, a prestigious regional security and defence summit for the Asia-Pacific region.