JAKARTA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim in the Perdana Series, Putrajaya, Sunday, to discuss the issue of the participation of neighboring countries in the BRICS alliance.
PM Anwar in a post on his social media said he had received an honorary visit from Foreign Minister Lavrov who is currently making an official two-day visit to Malaysia since Saturday (27/7).
Talks about the issue of Malaysia's participation in BRICS are one of the subject points of discussion. Anwar said Malaysia had recently submitted a letter of application to Russia as Chair of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) intergovernmental organization.
"We mentioned aspects of strengthening bilateral cooperation, and Malaysia emphasized that existing relations should be improved and strengthened, especially in the investment and trade sector, science and technology, agriculture, defense and military, education and tourism and culture," he said as quoted by Antara.
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Anwar, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Minister of Defense Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Minister of Higher Education Zambry Abdul Kadir during the meeting, said the conversation also emphasized the current situation of Palestine.
According to him, Malaysia and Russia emphasize the need for a permanent ceasefire, immediate humanitarian aid and the Palestinian State recognized as a full member of the United Nations.
Regarding Ukraine, Malaysia calls for dialogue and discussion to be a way out of this conflict, Anwar said.
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