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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed major energy cooperation agreements with Russia and Turkmenistan that will guarantee Malaysia's fuel security for decades, with long-term supply contracts and access to vast gas reserves.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a landmark energy agreement with Russia, guaranteeing long-term supplies of petrol, oil, and natural gas to Malaysia as part of deepening bilateral cooperation.
A US-Iran peace agreement could help stabilise global oil prices and ease shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Malaysia's Finance Ministry says, though full market recovery may take several months.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stressed the strategic importance of Asean-Russia cooperation at a commemorative summit in Kazan, highlighting the 35-year dialogue partnership's resilience and expanded collaboration across security, energy and climate initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concluded a two-day working visit to Kazan by securing Russia's commitment to provide long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia through multi-year agreements rather than annual renewals.
An interim agreement between the United States and Iran has ended months of conflict, allowing oil tankers to resume normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices have fallen sharply, though unresolved tensions threaten the fragile ceasefire.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to leverage existing frameworks for coordinated action against transnational crime, human trafficking, and online fraud while pursuing shared energy security initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, exploring deeper cooperation on energy security and expanding bilateral trade through alternative currency arrangements.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has departed for Russia to lead his nation's participation in the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan and hold bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin on energy and food security issues.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held substantive discussions with international journalists in Kazan, focusing on deepening Asean-Russia relations across economic, security and cultural dimensions while addressing pressing global challenges.
Thailand's leadership has expressed optimism about reports of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, viewing it as a positive development that could stabilize global energy prices and reduce economic uncertainty affecting Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has outlined an ambitious agenda for Malaysia-Uzbekistan cooperation spanning energy, trade, investment and the halal sector, signalling deepening regional engagement during a transit meeting in Tashkent.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin, prioritizing discussions on oil and diesel supply continuity for Malaysia amid geopolitical tensions affecting regional energy security.