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Malaysian PM to pay official visit to Russia soon: Official

The minister added that Malaysia would deepen cooperation with BRICS and further diversify its markets.

• May 6, 2025
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Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, will pay an official visit to Russia soon.

There he would meet with companies trading with Malaysia, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Zafrul Abdul Aziz, said on Tuesday.

“The prime minister is expected to pay an official visit to Russia in the near future. The prime minister is expected to meet with partners and companies investing in and trading with Malaysia, as well as hold meetings with Malaysian investors in Russia,’’ the minister said.

He cited by Malaysian Bernama news agency as saying.

The minister added that Malaysia would deepen cooperation with BRICS and further diversify its markets.  

(RIA/NAN)

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