Malaysia eyes stronger trade, energy and investment ties during Anwar’s Turkmenistan visit (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Turkmenistan to strengthen trade, energy, and investment relations, with a focus on oil and gas, transportation, logistics, agriculture, and halal manufacturing. Petronas is expected to extend its operations in Turkmenistan for 20-25 years through a new agreement. The visit also aims to explore cooperation in technology-related industries and increase bilateral trade, which totaled RM75.8 million in 2025.

• Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim visits Turkmenistan to enhance trade, energy, and investment ties
• Petronas to extend operations in Turkmenistan for 20-25 years via new agreement
• Discussions include oil and gas, transportation, logistics, agriculture, and halal manufacturing
• Bilateral trade reached RM75.8 million in 2025 with Malaysia's exports mainly agricultural products
• Turkmenistan interested in cooperation with Malaysia on AI and digital animation