VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 4 — While agreeing the true potential of Malaysia-Russia relations has not been fully realised, Malaysia is committed to enhancing its collaboration in all fields with Russia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“I will certainly look forward to having better relations, personal and governmental collaboration, in all fields with Russia,” he said during a bilateral meeting with Russia President Vladimir Putin here today.
Anwar is in Russia to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) from today to Friday, and is set to address the plenary session of the EEF tomorrow.
During the meeting, Anwar assured Putin that, as Asean chair next year, Malaysia will strive to boost the bloc’s collaboration with Russia in all fields.
“As you know, Asean is always engaged with Russia, and we have open trade focusing on semiconductors, or on some of the related fields.
“Of course, we in Asean, are looking forward to your participation in Asean Summit 2025,” he said.
Anwar also acknowledged Russia’s enormous potential, saying that as the largest country in the world, Russia had shown its determination to undertake various difficulties and survive.
“If you could share this in our collaboration… we will certainly benefit from this experience,” he said.
During the meeting, Anwar personally thanked Putin for meeting him despite his busy schedule.
“We would, of course, look forward to having effective programmes to follow up, so the discussions (today) will not end here. I look forward to working with you and your team,” he added.
Also present at the bilateral meeting were Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, and senior government officials.
This is Anwar’s first visit to Russia, and his first meeting with the Russian President since assuming office in November 2022.
— Bernama
