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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on ASEAN and Russia to expand strategic cooperation across multiple sectors while emphasising dialogue as key to resolving global conflicts. The remarks came during the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking 35 years of diplomatic relations.
Malaysia has formally backed Türkiye's application to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, citing the country's expanding economic engagement and strategic importance to the region.
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 urged Asean and Russia to broaden strategic cooperation across agriculture, energy production, industrial manufacturing, and technological development, positioning the expanding relationship as vital for regional stability.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in Kazan for a two-day Asean-Russia working visit aimed at strengthening ties on regional cooperation, security issues, and bilateral engagement between Southeast Asia and Moscow.