KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Russia from tomorrow until Friday at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to the prime minister’s senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, the visit will include stops in Moscow from Tuesday to Thursday, and Kazan, Tatarstan, from Thursday to Friday.
“In Moscow, the prime minister will deliver a speech at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations University, hold meetings with Russian business leaders and engage with the Malaysian diaspora in the capital.
“The prime minister will also attend the 16th International Economic Forum ‘KazanForum’ at the invitation of Rustam Minnikhanov, the Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan,” he said during the Prime Minister’s Office Daily Briefing, broadcast live via the Facebook pages of Anwar Ibrahim and PMO Malaysia today.
Tunku Nashrul said that while in Kazan, Anwar will deliver a keynote address during the KazanForum plenary session on Friday, give a speech at the Strategic Vision Group meeting, and hold a meeting with the Rais of Tatarstan.
Tunku Nashrul added that upon returning from the visit, Anwar will attend the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima 2025), themed “Innovate Today, Thrive Tomorrow”, which is scheduled to take place from May 20 to 24.
“The prime minister emphasised that Lima 2025 is not merely an exhibition of assets and technology, but a strategic platform to foster collaboration between the government, industry and educational institutions by bringing together key players in the defence and commercial aviation sectors, including in MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul), IoT (Internet of Things), satellite and space technology.
“The prime minister has also directed that this edition of Lima to focus on empowering local companies, especially small and medium enterprises, to break into international markets through innovation,” he said.
He added that Lima will also stimulate economic growth by attracting foreign direct investment and boosting tourism and international trade.
“The prime minister prays that all preparations go smoothly and welcomes the participation of exhibitors, investors and visitors from both domestic and international arenas to make Lima 2025 one of the most meaningful editions in the event’s history,” he said. – May 12, 2025