KUALA LUMPUR: Next year will mark an important milestone in relations between Malaysia and the Russian Federation with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
According to a post on the King's official Facebook page, His Majesty said cooperation between the two countries has continued to grow consistently since 1967, developing into a strong and productive relationship.
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Sultan Ibrahim said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg in early January was held in a constructive atmosphere and yielded positive outcomes, with both leaders sharing the same aspiration to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level.
"The long journey undertaken together and the significant achievements in Malaysia-Russian Federation relations should be commemorated through a meaningful and historic celebration," His Majesty said.
Sultan Ibrahim said this during a four-eyed meeting with Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Saturday (May 9).
Earlier, His Majesty was warmly received by Putin upon his arrival at the Kremlin.
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Sultan Ibrahim also graciously reciprocated the invitation and honour extended by the Russian Federation by inviting Putin to undertake a state visit to Malaysia in 2027 in conjunction with the diamond jubilee celebration of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
His Majesty said he believed the visit would serve as a new catalyst for strengthening the strategic cooperation built over six decades between Malaysia and the Russian Federation. - Bernama
