Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded his two-day official visit to Malaysia on a high note, departing for Jakarta on Tuesday. His visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reinforced the strong diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.
Erdogan received a grand send-off at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, complete with a red carpet ceremony and a guard-of-honour by the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Capt Harith Iskandar. As a token of appreciation, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin presented him with a special album containing photos of his visit.
Ambitious Trade Goals
During his visit, Erdogan announced Türkiye’s ambitious goal of doubling its trade volume with Malaysia to US$10 billion (RM44.7 billion) after surpassing the US$5 billion mark in 2024. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of collaboration in key sectors such as semiconductors, agri-commodities, electrical and electronics, and food and beverages to achieve this target.
Strengthened Cooperation with 11 MOUs
One of the key highlights of Erdogan’s visit was the exchange of 11 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between Malaysia and Türkiye. These agreements pave the way for enhanced cooperation in energy transition, disaster management, defence, trade, and media collaboration.
The trade volume between Malaysia and Türkiye reached RM24.13 billion (US$5.28 billion) in 2024, reflecting a significant 18.7% increase from the previous year. With these new agreements in place, both nations are poised to elevate their economic and strategic partnership to greater heights.
Erdogan’s departure at 5.45pm marked the end of a productive visit, setting the stage for deeper collaboration between Malaysia and Türkiye in the years to come.
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