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Anwar, Putin discuss bilateral ties at BRICS summit in New Delhi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening Malaysia-Russia relations and matters of mutual interest.
LSN Malaysia ·
NEW DELHI, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the BRICS summit here, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between Malaysia and Russia. The bilateral meeting provided an opportunity to discuss key areas of cooperation and reinforce ties between the two nations.
The encounter between the Malaysian premier and Putin took place amid the broader BRICS summit, which brings together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The forum has become an increasingly important platform for discussions on global economic and political matters, particularly among emerging economies.
The bilateral discussion reflected Malaysia's commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic relationships across regions and with major global powers. Both leaders were expected to exchange views on trade, investment, and other areas of mutual benefit to their respective nations.
This meeting underscores Malaysia's active engagement in multilateral diplomacy and its efforts to expand partnerships with key international players. The discussions are part of ongoing efforts to deepen economic and political cooperation between Kuala Lumpur and Moscow.