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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan has yielded commitments from Moscow to guarantee Malaysia long-term supplies of petroleum, oil and gas through multi-year agreements, addressing the nation's energy security concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the acceleration of visa-free travel arrangements and direct flight connections between Malaysia and Russia, arguing that bureaucratic delays and outdated procedures are deterring Russian tourists from visiting the country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed deepening bilateral cooperation, with energy security and local-currency trade emerging as key priorities in their talks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified significant scope for expanding bilateral ties with Russia's Tatarstan region across energy, trade, investment and technology sectors during a visit to Kazan.