Vladivostok: Expanding trade and investment ties, as well as exploring cooperation in strategic sectors and new technologies, will be among the key issues discussed at the Fifth Malaysia-Russia JC-ESTC Meeting in Vladivostok, Russia.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir stated that the meeting would also focus on strengthening research and innovation networks, while enhancing cooperation between higher education institutions in both countries. He emphasized Malaysia's aim to expand student and academic mobility, joint research, university-to-university cooperation, and talent development in science, technology, and future strategic fields.
The meeting will allow both countries to assess progress on previously agreed matters, address challenges, and identify new priority areas for joint implementation. Zambry, who is leading the Malaysian delegation to the meeting from tomorrow until Saturday, mentioned that he was welcomed upon arrival in Vladivostok by Russian Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Konstantin Mogilevsky. He is scheduled to co-chair the meeting with Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov.
Representatives from 17 ministries and agencies are involved in the meeting, reflecting the wide scope of bilateral cooperation in areas including economy, trade, investment, energy, science and technology, higher education, agriculture, and social and cultural affairs. Established in 2015, the JC-ESTC aims to be action-oriented and focused on outcomes that bring direct benefits to the people and economies of both countries.
Zambry highlighted the importance of translating good relations between both countries into projects, investments, expertise exchanges, technology development, and new opportunities. He noted that Malaysia and Russia have complementary strengths, particularly in science, technology, energy, higher education, and human capital development, and there is significant potential to further strengthen cooperation based on mutual interests and respect.
Zambry expressed hope that the meeting would open a new chapter in strategic ties between Malaysia and Russia and lead to concrete agreements and follow-up actions.