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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the completion of the Asean-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation 2026-2035, calling it a significant stepping stone for deeper economic ties between the two blocs.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified substantial opportunities for Malaysia to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia's Tatarstan region across trade, energy, technology and halal sectors during talks with regional leader Rustam Minnikhanov.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has landed in Kazan to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, celebrating 35 years of bilateral relations. The gathering will focus on trade, energy, food security and people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has departed Malaysia for Kazan, Russia, to lead the Malaysian delegation at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking 35 years of bilateral relations. He will subsequently visit Turkmenistan.