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New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Russian airline explores direct flights to Malaysia
KAZAN: A Russian airline has expressed interest in launching direct flights from Russia to Malaysia for tourism purposes, Russian Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin said at the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum economic event. "We have an airline that is interested in operating flights for tourists. We are in regular dialogue with Malaysia on the matter," Poteshkin told TASS news agency. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, after talks with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said both countries were considering the possibility of direct flights, citing increasing tourist exchanges. The 16th Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum is being held from May 13 to 18 in Kazan. The 2025 edition will carry the theme "Digitalisation: A New Reality and Additional Opportunities for Expanding Cooperation." Representatives from more than 100 countries are taking part in the forum.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Russian airline explores direct flights to M'sia for tourism
KAZAN: A Russian airline has expressed interest in launching direct flights from Russia to Malaysia for tourism purposes, Russian Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin said at the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum economic event. 'We have an airline that is interested in operating flights for tourists. We are in regular dialogue with Malaysia on the matter,' Poteshkin told TASS news agency. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that both countries were considering the possibility of direct flights, citing increasing tourist exchanges. The 16th Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum is being held from May 13 to 18 in Kazan. The 2025 edition will carry the theme 'Digitalisation: A New Reality and Additional Opportunities for Expanding Cooperation.' Representatives from more than 100 countries are taking part in the forum.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Anwar arrives in Moscow for four-day official visit to Russia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was welcomed to Russia by a Guard of Honour. - Photo: Bernama MOSCOW: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here Tuesday (May 13) for a four-day official visit, receiving a Guard of Honour upon arrival at Vnukovo-2 Airport at 6.26pm local time (11.26pm Malaysian time). The official welcome ceremony marks the first of its kind accorded to a Malaysian prime minister in nearly two decades, with the last similar reception given to the fifth prime minister, the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, during his official visit to Russia in 2007. Anwar was received by Malaysia's Ambassador to Russia Datuk Cheong Loon Lai, while Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko welcomed him on behalf of the Russian government. The official visit, taking place from May 13 to 16, is at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The itinerary includes engagements in Moscow and Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The visit began Tuesday night with a gathering with Malaysians residing in Russia, while on Wednesday (May 14), Anwar is scheduled to participate in a roundtable discussion with about 20 Russian industry leaders. The Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterpart Mikhail Mishustin and attend a meeting with President Putin. On Thursday (May 15), Anwar will deliver a public lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), where he will also be conferred an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to global peace and international cooperation. In Kazan, the Prime Minister will meet with the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, and deliver a keynote address at the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group Meeting. The highlight of his visit to Kazan will be his participation in the 16th Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum, where he is invited to deliver a keynote speech during the plenary session. KazanForum is a major platform for fostering economic cooperation between Russia and Islamic countries. As of 2024, Russia is Malaysia's ninth-largest trading partner among European countries, with total trade valued at RM11.46bil (US$2.48bil). — Bernama
