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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asean and Russia to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, particularly food security and energy, amid geopolitical shifts reshaping regional partnerships.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed the newly finalised Asean-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation spanning 2026 to 2035, describing it as momentum for strengthening regional economic ties. He cautioned that realising its potential requires supportive conditions.
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Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta departed Malaysia after a five-day visit centred on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic cooperation, particularly in infrastructure development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is embarking on a working visit to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin, with a primary focus on securing Malaysia's long-term oil and diesel supplies and protecting the nation from regional energy disruptions.