PM Anwar, Putin agree to establish mechanism to fast-track Malaysia-Russia deals

During a bilateral meeting at the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin the creation of a special mechanism to fast-track the implementation of agreements between Malaysia and Russia, a suggestion that Putin welcomed.

The leaders discussed enhancing trade relations, including Malaysian palm oil exports to Russia and the acceleration of direct flights between the two countries.

Anwar expressed gratitude for Russia's support in energy cooperation, reinforcing collaboration between Malaysian company Petronas and Russia's Rosneft.

The meeting coincided with acknowledging a 12.9% growth in trade turnover and highlighted ongoing engagement in sectors like education, science, technology, and tourism.

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has suggested the establishment of a special mechanism between Putrajaya and Moscow to expedite the execution of all agreements reached between the two nations.

According to a note provided to Malaysian media, Putin agreed to the suggestion.

Both leaders also discussed about the import of Malaysian palm oil by Moscow and expediting direct flights between both countries during their meeting, held on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit here on yesterday.

During the 20-minute discussion, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, reiterated his appreciation for Russia’s support for energy cooperation with Malaysia.

It is to be noted that Petronas had engaged with Russian counterpart (Rosneft) and companies to advance collaboration in the sector.

Meanwhile, Russian news agency TASS quoted Putin as describing the 12.9 per cent growth in trade turnover between Russia and Malaysia last year as “a solid pace.”

“Last year, trade turnover between our countries grew by 12.9 per cent. That is a good pace,” he was quoted as saying.

The President emphasised that Moscow attaches great importance to contacts with Kuala Lumpur in the fields of education, science, technology, and tourism.

“During today’s conversation, we have the opportunity to discuss priority issues regarding our cooperation in all these areas,” the Russian leader noted, according to TASS.

Anwar arrived here yesterday to attend the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Malaysia’s participation in the Brics Leaders’ Summit is in its capacity as a Brics partner country since January 1, 2025.

The meeting with Putin was Prime Minister’s first bilateral meeting here.

In 2024, total Asean-Russia trade amounted to US$18.1 billion, while Russian foreign direct investment in Asean totalled RM367.90 million (US$92.97 million).

For Malaysia, Russia was the country's ninth-largest trading partner among European nations in 2025, with total trade valued at RM8.72 billion (US$2.04 billion).

Malaysia’s primary exports to Russia included electrical and electronic products, machinery, equipment and parts, and processed food, while principal imports consisted of petroleum products, minerals, chemicals and chemical-based products. — Bernama

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在第十八届金砖国家领导人峰会期间的一次双边会晤中，马来西亚总理拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣向俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京提议建立一个特殊机制，以加快马来西亚和俄罗斯之间各项协议的执行，普京对这一建议表示欢迎。

两国领导人讨论了加强贸易关系，包括马来西亚向俄罗斯出口棕榈油以及加快两国之间的直航。

安瓦尔对俄罗斯在能源合作方面的支持表示感谢，并表示将加强马来西亚国家石油公司（Petronas）与俄罗斯石油公司（Rosneft）之间的合作。

会议期间，贸易额增长了 12.9%，同时强调了在教育、科学、技术和旅游等领域的持续合作。

新德里，9月12日——马来西亚总理拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣在与俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京的双边会晤中建议，在布城和莫斯科之间建立特殊机制，以加快两国之间达成的所有协议的执行。

据马来西亚媒体获得的一份声明显示，普京同意了这一建议。

昨天，在金砖国家领导人第十八届峰会期间，两国领导人举行会晤，讨论了莫斯科进口马来西亚棕榈油以及加快两国间直航的问题。

在20分钟的会谈中，身兼财政部长的安华重申了他对俄罗斯支持马来西亚能源合作的感谢。

值得注意的是，马来西亚国家石油公司（Petronas）已与俄罗斯石油公司（Rosneft）及其他公司接洽，以推进该领域的合作。

与此同时，俄罗斯塔斯社援引普京的话说，去年俄罗斯和马来西亚之间的贸易额增长了12.9%，他称之为“稳健的增长”。

“去年，我们两国之间的贸易额增长了12.9%。这是一个不错的增速，”他说道。

总统强调，莫斯科高度重视与吉隆坡在教育、科学、技术和旅游领域的联系。

据塔斯社报道，这位俄罗斯领导人指出：“在今天的会谈中，我们有机会讨论我们在所有这些领域的合作中的优先事项。”

安瓦尔昨天抵达这里，出席由印度总理纳伦德拉·莫迪主持的第18届金砖国家领导人峰会。

自2025年1月1日起，马来西亚将以金砖国家伙伴国的身份参加金砖国家领导人峰会。

这是总理与普京的首次双边会晤。

2024年，东盟与俄罗斯的贸易总额达到181亿美元，而俄罗斯在东盟的直接投资总额为3.679亿令吉（9297万美元）。

2025年，俄罗斯是马来西亚在欧洲国家中第九大贸易伙伴，贸易总额达87.2亿令吉（20.4亿美元）。

马来西亚对俄罗斯的主要出口产品包括电气和电子产品、机械设备及零部件以及加工食品，而主要进口产品则包括石油产品、矿产、化学品和化学制品。——马新社

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