KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Malaysia and Iran are ready to improve bilateral relations, including in economy, education, science, and technology, as well as explore opportunities for new cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
This was discussed during his talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the sidelines of the 8th Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) involving members of the Arab League and OIC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, yesterday.
The Iranian President has welcomed Malaysia’s move to enhance bilateral relations and said that Malaysia and Iran, as two influential countries, should play a major role in the Islamic world.
“At the meeting, the two of us also extended invitations to make an official visit to our respective countries.
“I also reiterated our commitment to holding a Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) between the two countries to fine-tune various fields of cooperation,” Anwar said in a Facebook post today.
In 2022, trade between Malaysia and Iran totalled RM3.68 billion, a 40.2 per cent increase from 2021, with oil palm being the main trade commodity.
Anwar said Ebrahim and himself also discussed issues concerning the continuing attacks and atrocities perpetrated by the Israeli Zionist regiment against Palestine.
Both countries agreed the cruelties committed by Israel against Palestine should be immediately stopped.
“We also support all resolutions adopted by OIC, including the most important one of calling for Israel to implement the ceasefire process immediately.
“We also urge for more humanitarian aid to be brought into Palestine to help those in need and want OIC to play a bigger role, especially in the issue of universal humanity,” he said.
— Bernama
