Kyrgyz President To Visit Malaysia To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) – Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov will undertake a two-day official visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday, during which he will hold discussions with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

In a statement on Monday, the Foreign Ministry said Zhaparov will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya on Tuesday (June 25).

Zhaparov will have a bilateral meeting with Anwar where both leaders are expected to deliberate on strengthening bilateral cooperation, including in trade and investment, renewable and green energy, the halal industry, agricommodity, tourism, education, as well as capacity-building assistance through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP).

The two leaders will also exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

“The visit underscores the cordial relations between Malaysia and the Kyrgyz, founded on mutual respect and close cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992,” the Foreign Ministry stated.

In honour of Zhaparov and his delegation, Anwar will host an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya.

The President will also undertake a brief tour of Parlimen Malaysia.

This marks Zhaparov’s first visit to Malaysia since assuming office in January 2021. The visit is to reciprocate the official visit by Anwar to the Kyrgyz in May 2024. The President will be accompanied by several Cabinet Ministers, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev and senior government officials.

In 2024, Kyrgyz was Malaysia’s 4th largest trading partner among the Central Asian countries, with total bilateral trade of RM40 million (USD8.74 million).

Malaysia’s primary exports to the Kyrgyz Republic include electrical and electronic products, palm oil, palm oil-based agricultural products and machinery, equipment and parts, while key imports from the Kyrgyz Republic consist of chemicals and chemical products, electrical and electronic products, and processed foods.

-- BERNAMA