Russia and Malaysia Agree to Expand Bilateral Cooperation, to Mark 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations in 2027

New Delhi. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed priority areas of bilateral cooperation, with a special focus on practical engagement.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two ministers also exchanged views on regional and international issues. Additionally, they reviewed preparations for celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Malaysia in 2027 and discussed plans to mark the occasion in a grand manner.

Both sides expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, education, technology, and cultural exchange. Russia welcomed Malaysia’s growing activism within the BRICS platform, while Malaysia also showed interest in further strengthening its ties with Russia.