07.01.2026 22:26
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan awarded the Republic Medal to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his contributions to the friendship and strategic cooperation between Turkey and Malaysia. The ceremony held at Beştepe emphasized the brotherhood and common vision between the two countries.
A "Republic Medal Award Ceremony" was held at the Presidential Complex Beştepe National Exhibition Hall for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar.
NATIONAL ANTHEMS WERE SUNG
President Erdoğan presented the Republic Medal to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar after the national anthems of the two countries were sung during the ceremony.
"THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND BROTHERHOOD ARE ROOTED IN A DEEP HISTORY"
In his speech here, Erdoğan expressed his great pleasure in hosting Anwar and his delegation in Turkey, stating that the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Turkey and Malaysia are based on their ancient histories and shared culture and values.
"WE ARE DEVELOPING SOLIDARITY MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY"
President Erdoğan said, "Drawing strength from this deep foundation, we are developing the solidarity between our countries more and more every day. We are crowning our cooperation with concrete steps and projects."
Stating that they have passed another milestone in the meetings held today with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar and his delegation, Erdoğan said, "We organized the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council that we agreed upon during my visit to Kuala Lumpur last year."
President Erdoğan highlighted Anwar Ibrahim's constructive role in alleviating tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
"I AM PLEASED TO PRESENT THE REPUBLIC MEDAL"
Erdoğan expressed his great pleasure in presenting the Republic Medal to Anwar Ibrahim for his contributions to the development of friendly relations between Turkey and Malaysia.
After the ceremony, the two leaders proceeded to a dinner held in honor of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar.