OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TÜRKIYE TO

MALAYSIA

10-11 FEBRUARY 2025

President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will undertake an official visit to Malaysia from 10 to 11 February 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The official visit reaffirms the solid relations between the two nations which continue to advance, premised on long-standing ties, particularly following the elevation of relations to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in July 2022.

On 11 February 2025, President Erdoğan will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya, to be followed by a meeting with the Prime Minister. Both leaders are expected to review the progress of Malaysia-Republic of Türkiye CSP relations, particularly in trade and investment, defence, halal, energy cooperation, disaster management, health, science and technology, and connectivity. The leaders are also expected to exchange views on various regional and international issues of mutual interest, including Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, Türkiye’s hosting of the 4 th Edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025, Islamophobia and the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Both leaders will then witness the exchange of Memorandum of Understandings, Agreement and Notes before addressing the media at a joint press conference. The Prime Minister will also host a luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex in honour of President Erdoğan.

As Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, it is committed to strengthening regional integration and fostering partnerships beyond the region. Türkiye, as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN, is well-positioned to play a crucial role in advancing ASEAN’s economic priorities. The Republic of Türkiye became an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner in 2017, with the ASEAN-Türkiye Practical Cooperation Areas (2024-2028) serving as a framework for strategic collaborations between ASEAN and Türkiye.

In 2024, Türkiye was Malaysia’s third largest trading partner, largest export destination, and fourth largest import source among West Asia countries. Total trade between Malaysia and Türkiye was recorded at RM24.13 billion (USD5.28 billion) in 2024, reflecting an 18.7% increase from 2023.

PUTRAJAYA

9 February 2025

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