ISTANBUL, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia views its defence cooperation with Turkiye as a strategic avenue to strengthen its technological capabilities, deepen bilateral relations and contribute to regional stability in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia-Turkiye Defence Cooperation Goes Beyond Equipment Procurement - Ahmad Zahid
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- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the partnership extends beyond the procurement of defence equipment to include knowledge and technology transfer, while opening up opportunities for broader cooperation in economic, technological, educational and diplomatic fields.
- Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, expressed strong confidence that deepened defence and technological cooperation will propel both nations toward realising their ambitious US$10 billion bilateral trade target, while creating a more balanced and vibrant trade relationship.
- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Turkiye currently stands at US$5.6 billion, with both countries agreeing in Jan 2026 to raise the figure to US$10 billion within the next five years.
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