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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's official visits to Russia and Turkmenistan have yielded significant strategic outcomes, including a 20-year oil supply commitment from Russia and Petronas's appointment as operator of a major Turkmenistan gas field.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their alignment on major international issues including the Palestinian cause, Gaza, and regional stability in the Gulf and Iran, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said during a joint press conference with visiting Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's commitment to engaging all nations while maintaining independence and neutrality has bolstered international confidence and unlocked fresh economic cooperation opportunities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is concluding his official visit to Turkmenistan with intensive diplomatic engagements focused on expanding trade and investment partnerships between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's final day in Turkmenistan features meetings with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, signing of key bilateral agreements on trade, energy and transport, and the launch of a Malaysia-Turkmenistan Forum in Ashgabat.