Anwar holds bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

VLADIVOSTOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin.

The bilateral meeting was part of Anwar’s programme during his two-day working visit to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) here.

Anwar will also address the plenary session of the EEF on Thursday (Sept 4).

The Prime Minister arrived in Vladivostok at 8.33am local time (6.33am Malaysian time) on Wednesday. This is his first visit to Russia since assuming office in November 2022.

He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Aziz, Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, as well as Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup and senior officials. – Bernama