TASHKENT, June 21, 2025 – Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof arrived at Tashkent International Airport at 3:41 AM local time on Saturday to commence an official working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia from June 19 to 28, 2025.
The eight-day mission aims to bolster bilateral relations, explore cooperation in clean energy and water technologies, and expand diplomatic and business networks. The visit underscores Malaysia’s commitment to forging strategic global partnerships to address future energy and water challenges while promoting sustainable and resilient solutions through knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and foreign investment.
During the first four days in Uzbekistan, Fadillah will pay a courtesy call on the President of Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in energy and sustainable development. He will also hold meetings with Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister to discuss technical collaboration and investments in renewable energy.
Fadillah is slated to participate in the Malaysia-Uzbekistan Business Forum 2025, organized by the Malaysia-Uzbekistan Business Alliance, to foster economic and investment opportunities, particularly in the energy sector. Additionally, he will deliver a keynote address at the United Nations Public Service Forum 2025 in Samarkand, sharing Malaysia’s experience in transforming public service delivery to be more efficient, transparent, and value-driven.
Following the Uzbekistan leg, Fadillah will continue his mission in Russia from June 25 to 28, 2025. Key agendas include a bilateral meeting with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister to discuss strategic energy cooperation and a technical visit to ROSATOM’s Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant to explore advanced nuclear technology and international safety standards. Discussions with Russia’s Nuclear Regulatory Agency will focus on sharing best practices in nuclear regulation and operations.
Fadillah will also attend a friendly gathering with the Malaysian diaspora in Russia to engage with the community and strengthen ties with Malaysians abroad.
Expressing optimism, Fadillah said the visit would expand Malaysia’s strategic networks in global energy and water sectors, deepen understanding of modern nuclear energy technologies, attract foreign investors, and reinforce constructive bilateral cooperation in line with Malaysia’s MADANI aspirations. He hopes the mission will position Malaysia as a regional leader in safe, clean, and resilient energy transformation.
Fadillah extended his gratitude to Uzbekistan’s Deputy Energy Minister, H.E. Azizkhoja Qobilov, and the Uzbek authorities for their warm hospitality and cooperation extended to him and the Malaysian delegation.
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- Malaysian Deputy PM Kicks Off Uzbekistan Visit to Boost Energy, Water Cooperation
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