Putin conveys warm regards to Sultan Ibrahim, praises strong Malaysia-Russia relations
KUALA LUMPUR: Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his warm regards to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his warm regards for Malaysia's Sultan Ibrahim during a meeting with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Moscow, as reported by the New Straits Times. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India. Putin praised the strong and friendly nature of Russia-Malaysia relations, noting that both countries will celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties next year.
He expressed optimism about the future of bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas such as education, science, technology, and tourism, with trade between the two nations growing by 12.9% last year. Sultan Ibrahim, who ascended to the throne in January 2024, has visited Russia three times, most recently for Russia's Victory Day celebrations in May.
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