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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
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PM Anwar Arrives In Moscow For Official Visit To Russia
GENERAL From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail MOSCOW, May 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here today for a four-day official visit, receiving a Guard of Honour upon arrival at Vnukovo-2 Airport at 6.26 pm local time (11.26 pm 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 tonight with a gathering with Malaysians residing in Russia, while on Wednesday, 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, 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.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar arrives in Moscow, receives guard of honour in historic reception
MOSCOW: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at the Vnukovo-2 Airport here at 6.26pm local time today (11.26pm Malaysia) to a formal guard of honour, the first such reception accorded to a Malaysian prime minister in 17 years. Anwar was welcomed on arrival by Russia's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Andrey Rudenko. The ceremonial guard of honour marks a historic moment in Malaysia-Russia diplomatic ties. The last time such honours were extended was in June 2007, when the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi made an official visit to Moscow during President Vladimir Putin's earlier term. Anwar is leading a high-level delegation on a four-day official visit to Russia, covering Moscow and Kazan. Accompanying him are Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, and Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. Also part of the delegation are Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Upon arrival, the prime minister proceeded to attend a pre-council meeting with his delegation, a preparatory session ahead of engagements with Russian leaders and business figures scheduled over the next two days. Later tonight, Anwar is expected to host a dinner with members of the Malaysian diaspora in Russia, including students, embassy staff and professionals working in various sectors. The visit marks Anwar's second trip to Russia in eight months and his first official visit since assuming office in November 2022. It is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, boosting economic cooperation and enhancing Malaysia's engagement with the Islamic world through platforms such as KazanForum 2025.
