ANKARA: Malaysia and Turkiye marked a historic milestone as the leaders of both countries jointly chaired the inaugural Malaysia-Turkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) meeting on Wednesday (Jan 7), aimed at strengthening bilateral relations across multiple sectors. The strategic meeting was held in conjunction with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day official visit to Turkiye at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting took place after Anwar received an official welcoming ceremony by Erdogan at the Presidential Complex here. The HLSCC provides a structured and institutional framework to further elevate bilateral cooperation, reflecting the close and longstanding ties between Malaysia and Turkiye. The council also serves as a key platform for both countries to review bilateral cooperation, assess the progress of ongoing initiatives and explore new avenues of collaboration.

Source: The Star January 07, 2026 17:20 UTC