Anwar hails 'great' meeting with Putin
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "great" as Malaysia seeks to translate high-level political engagement with Moscow into stronger trade, investment and commercial ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hailed his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "great," as Malaysia seeks to strengthen economic ties with the nation. The 20-minute meeting at the ITC Maurya Hotel marked Anwar's first bilateral engagement since arriving in New Delhi. The focus of the talks was on expanding cooperation in sectors like energy, aviation, palm oil, education, and tourism.
Malaysia's economic relationship with Russia remains modest, with bilateral trade valued at RM8.72 billion in 2025, though it grew by 7% year-on-year to RM3.55 billion in the first five months of 2026. The meeting also comes as Malaysia aims to deepen economic links with BRICS nations, including Russia, to broaden its market reach and diversify its economic partnerships.
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