ASTANA, May 20 — Malaysia considers Kazakhstan a strategic partner in fostering connectivity between Central Asia and South-east Asia, according to Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry. Expressing Malaysia’s commitment to deepening ties with Kazakhstan, Tengku Zafrul highlighted the importance of leveraging Malaysia’s strategic position as a gateway to ASEAN for Kazakh companies aiming to expand globally.
Tengku Zafrul emphasized the longstanding partnership between Malaysia and Kazakhstan, noting Kazakhstan’s status as Malaysia’s top trading partner among Central Asian countries. He underscored the shared values and mutual dedication to institutional reforms for enhancing competitiveness and economic resilience. Moreover, he commended Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s economic model, emphasizing principles of fairness, inclusiveness, and pragmatism, and expressed Malaysia’s readiness to collaborate in Kazakhstan’s economic transformation efforts.
