The meeting highlighted the strategic importance of strengthening collaboration between the Academy of Engineering and Technology of the Developing World (AETDEW) and the InterAction Council (IAC) to advance meaningful global dialogue, policy engagement, and practical solutions for developing nations.
The meeting was attended by Dato Lee Yee Cheong, Honorary Fellow of AETDEW; Dr. Moneef R. Zou’bi, Science Advisor of the InterAction Council; Ts. Choo Kok Beng, President of AETDEW; Lawrence Tan Koon Peng, Treasurer of AETDEW; Prof. Dr Tan Chee Fai, Chief Operating Officer; Phanthapangna Angkham, Chief Strategy Officer, and Dr. Yap (Representing Ts. Louis Tay, Secretary General, AETDEW).
The discussion reflected a shared commitment to addressing critical global challenges, including sustainable development, technological transformation, governance, education, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. Through closer cooperation, AETDEW can contribute engineering, technology, innovation, and capacity-building perspectives, while the InterAction Council can provide high-level global leadership insights, policy wisdom, and international convening power.
Overall, the meeting represents a timely opportunity to build a high-impact partnership that bridges global leadership with engineering and technological expertise, contributing to a more sustainable, peaceful, innovative, and inclusive future for the developing world.
