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SEPANG, Feb 4 – Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
This marks Mirziyoyev’s first visit to Malaysia since taking office in 2016. His itinerary includes bilateral talks, business forums, and MoU signings to enhance trade, investment, and cultural cooperation.
Malaysia’s trade with Uzbekistan in 2024 totaled RM369.8 million, making it Malaysia’s second-largest Central Asian trading partner. The visit aims to strengthen economic collaboration in sectors like healthcare, forensic sciences, and halal industries.