Putin Appreciates King's Visit, Ambassador Notes Strong Russia-Malaysia Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his appreciation to Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim, for attending the country's Victory Day celebrations in Moscow last month. The Russian Ambassador to Malaysia, Naiyl Latypov, noted that the increased high-level dialogue between Russia and Malaysia signifies positive cooperation in bilateral relations.

Latypov stated that cooperation between the two nations spans multiple fields, including trade, investment, energy, tourism, cultural exchange, and humanitarian efforts. Sultan Ibrahim's visit was historic, marking him as the first Malaysian Head of State to be invited as a guest of honor to the 81st Victory Day anniversary celebrations in Moscow.

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Our cooperation covers various fields – from trade, investment and energy to tourism, cultural exchange and humanitarianism.

During a private meeting at the Kremlin on May 9, Sultan Ibrahim invited President Putin for a state visit to Malaysia in 2027, coinciding with the diamond jubilee of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Russia values its partnership with Malaysia, which is set to mark six decades of official relations next year, and anticipates further growth for the benefit of both nations.

Ambassador Latypov invoked the Malay proverb, "Ke gunung sama didaki, ke lurah sama dituruni" (Climbing mountains together, descending valleys together), to illustrate the solidarity and unity in Russia-Malaysia relations as they navigate shared challenges. He emphasized Malaysia's role as a long-standing, reliable, and highly valued partner for Russia, both regionally and globally. Both nations consistently consider each other's interests, work as partners, and build cooperation on mutual respect and benefit. Their stances on regional and international issues align, with both countries upholding international law, national sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs, coordinating efforts within platforms like the UN, OIC, Russia-ASEAN dialogue, and BRICS.

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Malaysia is a long-standing, reliable, and highly valued partner of Russia, both in Southeast Asia and globally.