Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited the Russian pavilion at the opening of the LIMA 2025 International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, held on Langkawi Island. The visit was confirmed by the press service of Rosoboronexport.
"The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, visited the Rosoboronexport stand and was introduced to the Russian exposition," the press service stated.
Earlier, the company had announced plans to discuss potential cooperation and future prospects with representatives of Malaysia’s defense and security agencies during the exhibition. Rosoboronexport is participating in LIMA for the first time since 2019.
Alexander Mikheev, General Director of Rosoboronexport, noted that the Malaysian Armed Forces continue to operate Russian-made military equipment previously delivered to the country. This includes aircraft, helicopters, ground vehicles, and air defense systems. He added that Su-30MKM fighter jets form the core of the Royal Malaysian Air Force and are serviced at the locally based joint venture Aerospace Technology System Corporation.
In related news, the Pacific Fleet press service reported that a group of Russian Navy ships, including the corvettes Rezkiy and Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov, arrived in Malaysia on a working visit. The detachment anchored off the coast of Langkawi Island.
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Based on materials from TASS