KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Russia marked a strategic effort by the Madani Government to bolster Malaysia-Russia relations, broaden Malaysia's geo-economic influence, and elevate its global economic standing.

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) stated that Anwar's maiden visit successfully opened a new chapter in Malaysia-Russia relations, yielding significant benefits for both nations.