Malaysia-Russia JC-ESTC to explore new areas of strategic cooperation – Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR: Expanding trade and investment ties, as well as exploring cooperation in strategic sectors and new technologies, will be among the key issues discussed at the Fifth Malaysia-Russia JC-ESTC Meeting in Vladivostok, Russia.
The Fifth Malaysia-Russia JC-ESTC Meeting, set to take place in Vladivostok, Russia, will delve into various aspects of strategic cooperation. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir has outlined the meeting's primary focus, highlighting trade, investment, and the exploration of cooperation in strategic sectors and emerging technologies. The gathering will also prioritize strengthening research and innovation networks, along with enhancing collaboration between higher education institutions in both nations.
Zambry's statement emphasizes that Malaysia aims to expand student and academic mobility, joint research, university-to-university cooperation, and talent development in science, technology, and strategic fields during the meeting. The visit is part of the delegation from Malaysia, led by Zambry, who is set to co-chair the event alongside Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov.
The meeting is expected to evaluate progress on previously agreed matters, identify challenges, and pinpoint new priority areas for joint implementation.
The Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation (JC-ESTC), established in 2015, brings together representatives from 17 ministries and agencies, showcasing the extensive scope of bilateral cooperation in areas ranging from economy and trade to energy, science, technology, higher education, agriculture, and social and cultural affairs.
Zambry stresses that Malaysia seeks to make the JC-ESTC platform action-oriented, with a focus on outcomes that directly benefit the people and economies of both countries.
The Malaysian Minister of Education openly expresses his hope that this meeting will mark a new chapter in strategic ties between Malaysia and Russia, leading to concrete agreements and follow-up actions.
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