KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have agreed to expedite collaborative efforts in various fields, including trade, investment, energy, tourism and education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said this was among matters discussed during his phone conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev today, during which they reviewed the progress of initiatives agreed upon during Anwar’s visit to Uzbekistan in May.
“I also reiterated my invitation for President Shavkat to visit Malaysia soon to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation and the friendship forged during our meeting two months ago.
“I expressed Malaysia’s commitment to supporting the proposed Imam Bukhari Conference by Uzbekistan as well,” he said in a Facebook post.
Additionally, Anwar said he conveyed Malaysia’s appreciation for Uzbekistan’s continued support of the Palestine cause and its stance on humanitarian and geopolitical issues in Afghanistan.
In May, Anwar made a three-day official trip to Uzbekistan at Shavkat’s invitation.
Malaysia and Uzbekistan have enjoyed close relations since they established ties in 1992. In 2023, total trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan was RM451.1 million, with exports to Uzbekistan at RM449 million and imports at RM1.99 million.
— Bernama
