Tashkent:Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan achieved RM430.20 million (US$108 million) in the first half of 2026, highlighting considerable potential for enhancing economic cooperation between the nations.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia's Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Rafedah Abdul Aziz, suggested that the trade value could grow further, especially in the manufacturing, electrical and electronics, food, and commodity sectors, which include oil and palm-based products.

She communicated this information to the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, while bidding farewell to him and the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport.

The Perlis Raja Muda concluded a working visit to Uzbekistan, where he officiated the 10th International Seminar on Nabawi Heritage 2026 (SWAN X) in Samarkand. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ) participated as a strategic organizing partner in collaboration with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM).

Rafedah Abdul Aziz also emphasized the commitment of the Malaysian Embassy in Tashkent to bolster bilateral relations through strategic engagements with stakeholders in both countries, focusing on new cooperation areas. These areas include trade, investment, education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), the halal industry, Islamic finance, tourism, culture, green energy, science and technology, and artificial intelligence.