Tag: Uzbekistan

PM Anwar Holds Brief Meeting with Uzbekistan President During Transit in Tashkent

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, held a brief but meaningful meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a transit stop in Tashkent, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across several strategic sectors. In a statement, Anwar said the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, education, the halal industry and tourism, reflecting the growing relationship between Malaysia and Uzbekistan. The Prime Minister said both leaders also discussed the importance of preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Islamic civilisation, including the scientific traditions that have produced great scholars and contributed significantly to human progress. “We also touched on efforts to strengthen cooperation in preserving and uplifting the treasures of Islamic civilisation and the scientific traditions that have given birth to great figures and contributed to the glory of human civilisation,” he said. Anwar noted that the energy sector presents significant opportunities for deeper collaboration, particularly in the gas and petroleum industries, which could help drive economic growth while supporting energy security and sustainable development objectives. He also welcomed Uzbekistan’s continued commitment to fostering closer relations with ASEAN member states and acknowledged the country’s increasingly important role in the Central Asian region. Before continuing his journey to Kazan, Russia, the Prime Minister took the opportunity to convey his best wishes to Uzbekistan’s national football team as it prepares to begin its campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Colombia. Anwar expressed hope that the friendship between Malaysia and Uzbekistan would continue to flourish beyond economic and trade interests, serving as a platform to uphold human dignity, advance knowledge and promote fairer and more inclusive development. The meeting underscored the warm and expanding ties between the two countries as they explore new avenues of cooperation for mutual benefit. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, held a brief but meaningful meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a transit stop in Tashkent, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across several strategic sectors. In a statement, Anwar said the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange […]

MyCEB strengthens Malaysian business event presence in Central Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), with the support of Tourism Malaysia Almaty and the Malaysian Embassy in Uzbekistan, successfully organised its first MyCEB Sales Call Programme and Malaysian Business Events Seminar in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 2 June and in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 4 June. MyCEB said in a statement that the initiative marks Malaysia's first dedicated business event involvement in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, reinforcing MyCEB's commitment to expanding the country's presence in the rapidly developing international market, as well as positioning Malaysia as a leading business event destination in Asia. "The program brings together representatives from the tourism industry, corporate sector, event organizers and the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. "This engagement serves as a dedicated platform to showcase Malaysia's advantages as a preferred business event destination, highlighting the country's capabilities in organising international meetings, conferences, exhibitions and incentive tourism programmes," the statement said. During the program, MyCEB presented highlights on Malaysia's competitive advantages as an international business events destination, including its world-class infrastructure, modern hospitality sector, extensive international connectivity, competitive value proposition and strong government support for the business events industry. Meanwhile, MyCEB Chief Executive Officer, Tan Mei Phing said, Central Asia represents a promising growth market for the Malaysian business events industry, with the inaugural engagements in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan aimed at strengthening industry ties, creating new opportunities for collaboration and positioning Malaysia as the preferred gateway for international business events in Southeast Asia. Tourism Malaysia Almaty Office Director, Nor Shazly Azmi said, supported by modern infrastructure, robust air connectivity, government support and a portfolio of world-class venues, Malaysia offers attractive advantages for business events of all scales. "Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan continue to show encouraging growth as emerging markets for Malaysia. Improved connectivity and growing interest in Malaysia provide great opportunities to strengthen tourism and business ties between these regions," he said. According to MyCEB, the program in Almaty also featured a tourism presentation by Tourism Malaysia Almaty, showcasing Malaysia's leisure, luxury, family and business tourism offerings to the Kazakhstan market. “Participants were introduced to the various offerings of Malaysian business events, in addition to the growing appeal of leisure travel experiences that combine business and leisure tourism. "The seminar also facilitates networking and future collaboration opportunities between Malaysian and Central Asian industry stakeholders," he said. The programme highlights the growing potential for cooperation between Malaysia and countries in Central Asia in tourism, trade and business engagement, in line with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, MyCEB said. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), with the support of Tourism Malaysia Almaty and the Malaysian Embassy in Uzbekistan, successfully organised its first MyCEB Sales Call Programme and Malaysian Business Events Seminar in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 2 June and in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 4 June. MyCEB said in a statement that the […]