11.02.2025 09:41
President Erdoğan held a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Erdoğan announced that the target for trade between Turkey and Malaysia is set at 10 billion dollars. The Malaysian Prime Minister stated, "Erdoğan is the leader of the Muslim world."
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was officially welcomed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Prime Minister's Office. After the bilateral and inter-delegation meeting, agreements were signed between the two countries. Following the program, the two leaders held a press conference.
Highlights from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's statements;
"I would like to express my pleasure in being together with you again in Malaysia, which I last visited in 2019. We have celebrated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Malaysia. However, the bonds of friendship between our peoples date back centuries. As two countries that have established a comprehensive partnership, we draw strength from this ancient common history and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors.
"OUR TRADE TARGET IS 10 BILLION DOLLARS"
We just signed 11 agreements for this purpose. We are in consensus to increase the diversity in trade and investment areas with a win-win understanding. We have decided to raise our trade target to 10 billion dollars. Malaysia is our largest trading partner in the ASEAN region. We signed 11 agreements with Malaysia. We will develop our relations in various fields from industry to tourism. Our concrete cooperation will further increase.
"WE APPRECIATE MALAYSIA'S STANCE ON GAZA"
In our discussions today, we talked about international issues, especially the Palestinian cause. So far, we have sent over 100 ships in terms of aid. These shipments are ongoing. We appreciate Malaysia's stance on Gaza. As with previous ceasefire agreements, we see that Israel has not kept its promises. Israel must end its occupation and compensate for the damages it has caused. The establishment of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital is essential.
ANWAR IBRAHIM PRAISED ERDOĞAN
Highlights from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's statements;
We are fortunate to host a leader who is the leader of the Muslim world, an advocate of justice, and a defender of human rights. We want to raise our trade relations to 10 billion dollars. We will cooperate at the maximum level between the two countries. Turkey has shown leadership in Gaza. Turkey has sent 100 ships full of equipment and humanitarian aid.
When we look at it, Turkey has reached a shining level in aviation on a global scale. Turkey serves as an example. A revolution has taken place in Turkish Airlines under your leadership. We have seen a very large and efficiently operating airport.
Additionally, there will be collaborations in oil, energy, digital development, and disaster management. You are extremely determined and strong. You express yourself clearly. You are a clear leader who states that you want justice and peace in the world.
We are fortunate to host a leader who is the leader of the Muslim world, an advocate of justice, and a defender of human rights. Turkey has shown leadership in Gaza. Turkey has sent 100 ships full of equipment and humanitarian aid.
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