PM Anwar, Putin agree to establish mechanism to fast-track Malaysia-Russia deals
NEW DELHI, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladim...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi to discuss expediting Malaysia-Russia agreements and other bilateral matters. Putin agreed to set up a special mechanism to streamline these deals. They also discussed Malaysia's palm oil exports to Russia and direct flights between the two countries.
Anwar, the Finance Minister, highlighted Russia's support for Malaysia's energy cooperation. Trade between Russia and Malaysia grew by 12.9% last year, which Putin described as "a solid pace." Both countries emphasized their interest in cooperation in education, science, technology, and tourism. Malaysia participated in the Brics Leaders’ Summit as a partner country for the first time in 2025.
In 2024, Asean-Russia trade was valued at US$18.1 billion, with Russian FDI in ASEAN at RM367.90 million. Malaysia's key exports to Russia were electrical and electronic products, machinery, and processed food, while its main imports were petroleum products, minerals, chemicals, and related goods.
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