TURKIYE: Anwar said key areas identified for further strengthening include investment and trade, as well as strategic cooperation in education, higher education, research and new technologies.

These include fields such as artificial intelligence, energy and rare earth elements, he said.

Anwar said the approach is important to ensure that bilateral cooperation does not rely solely on traditional economic strengths, but also encompasses high-impact, strategic and future-oriented sectors.

Meanwhile, Anwar once again expressed his appreciation to Erdogan and the Turkish government for the warm reception accorded to him and the Malaysian delegation throughout the official visit to the republic.

“As we have witnessed, the welcome was exceptionally warm, extended in the spirit of friendship and as a mark of respect to Malaysia. We saw that some aspects of the reception were beyond expectations and can be regarded as an extraordinary honour to our beloved country,” he said.

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Anwar’s official visit to Turkiye forms part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Malaysia’s total trade with Turkiye from January to November this year reached RM21.2 billion (USD4.92 billion), with the republic remaining an important economic partner.

In 2024, Turkiye was Malaysia’s third-largest trading partner, largest export destination and fourth-largest source of imports among West Asian countries, with total trade valued at RM24.15 billion (USD5.28 billion).

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