KUALA LUMPUR: Russia has described Malaysia as a strategic and trusted partner in strengthening regional cooperation, praising its leadership as Asean chair and host of the 46th Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly.
Head of the Russian Delegation of the 46th AIPA General Assembly, Sholban Kara-Ool (pic), also commended Malaysia's pragmatic approach in setting the agenda and its initiatives to tackle pressing regional challenges, such as digital transformation, ecological sustainability, and economic recovery.

