General : Malaysia, Turkiye To Bolster Security Agenda, Target US$10 Bln Trade - Ahmad Zahid
From Siti Nurhana Shafirah Mat Nazir ISTANBUL, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi raised the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the importance of strengthening Malaysia-Turkiye strategic ties during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan here yesterday.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the 2026 TRT World Forum in Istanbul to discuss enhancing economic and trade relations between the two nations. Both parties agreed to raise bilateral trade from the current US$5.6 billion in 2025 to US$10 billion by 2030.
The High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council was highlighted as a crucial mechanism for coordinating priorities and accelerating implementation of strategic cooperation. Potential areas for cooperation include investment, defense industry, technology transfer, TVET, the halal industry, and disaster management.
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