VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 5 – While agreeing that the true potential of Malaysia-Russia relations has not been fully utilised, Malaysia is committed to enhancing its collaboration in all fields with Russia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“I would certainly look forward to having better relations, personal and governmental collaboration, in all fields with Russia,” he said during a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
Anwar is on a two-day visit to Russia to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) and is scheduled to address the plenary session of the EEF.
During the meeting, Anwar also assured Putin that, as ASEAN chairman next year, he will strive to boost the regional grouping’s collaboration with Russia in all fields.
“As you know, ASEAN is always engaged with Russia, and we have open trade focusing on semiconductors, or on some of the related fields.
“Of course, we in ASEAN, are looking forward to your participation in ASEAN Summit 2025,” he said.
Anwar also acknowledged Russia’s enormous potential, saying that as the largest country in the world, Russia had shown its determination to undertake various difficulties and survive.
