Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed a courtesy visit from Rustam Minnikhanov, President of the Republic of Tatarstan, yesterday. The meeting took place at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya, as part of Minnikhanov’s two-day working visit to Malaysia.
In a Facebook update today, Anwar shared details of their discussion, which focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Russia and the Islamic world, particularly within Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries. The conversation also covered Malaysia’s potential participation in the BRICS coalition (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to joining this coalition, as previously conveyed to Russia.
Additionally, the meeting explored opportunities to expand cooperation in various sectors, notably in the halal industry and education.
The Republic of Tatarstan is a predominantly Muslim region within the Russian Federation.
