Emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the fields of Türkiye and Malaysia, tourism and cultural, more Turkish and Malaysian tourists encouraged the creation of appropriate conditions to attract their own countries. Malaysia, 2026 focused on the “Visit Malaysia” at the framework of the attempt to welcome Turkish travelers said. The two countries also decided to increase cooperation in civil aviation in order to develop tourism, inter -people contacts and commercial relations.
ANKARA (AA)-Turkey and Malaysia emphasized the urgent need for the Palestinian State as a full member of the United Nations (UN), and that this is vital for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict for a fair and lasting solution.
The Presidency of Communication Presidency shared the 36 -item joint statement made by Malaysia and Türkiye due to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to Malaysia.
Accordingly, President Erdoğan, who made an official visit to the country as the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Enver İbrahim, conducted negotiations on the deepening of bilateral relations and exchanged an opinion on current regional and international issues.
Turkey and Malaysia, which realize the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, political and diplomatic cooperation, trade and investment, halal industry, inter -educational relations, defense and security cooperation, including the fight against terrorism, environmental, science and technology, technical cooperation and decided to strengthen the dialogue mechanisms in key areas such as cooperation in energy issues.
While both sides welcomed the increasing interaction between the two countries in recent years, a large number of views have been exchanged at the minister’s level and the continuation of dialogue at various levels has been encouraged.
In addition to identifying and monitoring the strategic bilateral agenda, it was agreed to realize the first of the joint commission meeting (OCT) at the appropriate time as a key for the review of regional and international issues.
Agreement on the development of agreements
As a reflection of commitments to further intensification and upgrading bilateral cooperation, both leaders agreed to establish a high -level Strategic Council (YDSK) that would be reconciled on their details in the coming period.
Underlining the dynamic and complementary quality of the commercial and economic ties between the two countries, the leaders stressed that bilateral trade should be handled more balanced and expressed their confidence that bilateral goods trade will continue to grow.
Both leaders acknowledged the important role of the Malaysia-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement (MTsta), which came into force in 2015. He also expressed their satisfaction with MTsta’s expansion of expansion to services, investments and e-commerce in 2024.
The leaders reiterating their commitment to the fully functioning of the preference system between the Member States of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (TPS-OIC) and the D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement (D-8 PTA) agreed to cooperate to develop these agreements.
Cooperation in Energy
The leaders who accepted the critical role of the private sector in the development of economic relations stated that they have fully supported the increase in cooperation between enterprises in order to expand trade and investment opportunities.
In this context, the leaders welcomed the mutual preparation for the establishment of a joint business council to increase commercial exchange between Malaysian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCIM) and the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) and to establish new opportunities for sustainable economic cooperation.
The parties emphasized their wishes to strengthen their agricultural cooperation by means of technical meetings, visits and trainings. Leaders reiterated their intention to monitor cooperation opportunities in the field of health, medical science and medical equipment production.
Acknowledging that energy security has an important place on the global agenda, both leaders underlined the need to cooperate in the field of energy transformation. The parties emphasized the potential of cooperation in the fields of hydrocarbons and renewable energy projects, and underlined that there is a need for a closer dialogue about critical ham minerals, which are vital for the realization of future clean energy projects.
Both leaders also accepted and encouraged the role of the private sector in developing programs, projects or cooperation activities in order to cooperate in the fields of energy safety and energy transformation.
The parties decided to cooperate on waste management, recycling initiatives and zero waste applications to promote information exchange in the cyclic economy and the best practices. The parties will aim to increase the technical capacity and share the best practices in the development and implementation of zero waste policies.
Leaders expressed their appreciation for their close cooperation in defense issues between the two countries supported by the solid legal framework and ongoing military dialogue meetings.
Last year, the establishment of a mechanism from government to government for the supply of defense products was considered an important step in institutionalization of defense purchases.
A strategic defense ecosystem that includes the investigation of new fields of cooperation, including technology transfer, joint development and production, will be created through various supply ways emphasizing active cooperation in the fields of defense science, technology and industry.
Both sides emphasized the belief that cooperation in the defense industry will not only develop capabilities, but also strengthen the joint defense ecosystem.
Common struggle with crime
The leaders who accepted the importance of cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism and culture encouraged the creation of favorable conditions to attract more Turkish and Malaysian tourists.
Malaysia also welcomed Turkish travelers visiting Malaysia in connection with the “Visit Malaysia 2026” initiative.
The two sides also decided to increase cooperation in civil aviation in order to contribute to tourism, inter -people contacts and commercial relations.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of scholarships and exchange programs among higher education institutions and research institutes in order to improve the contact and understanding between peoples.
Stating that they support the establishment of a joint committee in the field of higher education between Türkiye and Malaysia, the parties supported the initiatives to establish schools in order to develop cooperation in the field of secondary education.
Leaders have once again confirmed their decisions to encourage deeper cooperation in science, technology and innovation, especially in semi -conductors, biotechnology, renewable energy, space and other related fields.
Erdogan and Enver Ibrahim agreed that the partnership in the field of space science, technology and practices has a wide potential between the two countries. Malaysia-Turkey Joint Remote Perception Micro Satellite Development Program is an attempt to improve space capabilities of both countries.
The parties who accepted the importance of disaster management welcomed the signing of the Memorandum Zaptı in the field of disaster and emergency management as a significant turning point.
Leaders agreed to strengthen the cooperation in this field by implementing the activities within the scope of consensus zapı, including technical education and experts in the field of search and rescue and common humanitarian aid in the field of search and rescue.
In addition, the parties also agreed to increase the bilateral cooperation in the fight against cross -border criminal organizations, as well as increasing bilateral cooperation, including sharing information and experience, with all kinds and manifestation of terrorism, and in particular the border and organized crimes.
During the negotiations, President Erdoğan reiterated the strong support of Turkey’s relations with Asian countries and regional institutions in line with the Asian initiative.
In this context, President Erdoğan welcomed the presidency of Malaysia’s Southeastern Asian Countries (ASEAN) 2025, and expressed his belief that ASEAN will take ASEAN’s regional vision on economic integration and sustainability under the direction of Malaysia.
Both leaders welcomed the opportunity to cooperate with Türkiye-ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue.
Leaders reiterated their support for current initiatives directed by ASEAN-Türkiye Practical Cooperation (2024-2028). Both sides appreciated the significant cooperation in the basis of trade and investment, science and technology, tourism, food and agriculture, disaster management, development of human resources, education and change between people.
Malaysia, which appreciates Turkey’s support to ASEAN, welcomed the application of dialogue partnership directed by Turkey’s ASEAN principles and processes.
In addition, Malaysia welcomed Turkey’s interaction with regional defense mechanisms and reiterated its support for the application for the application of the Observation Program of the 2024-2027 ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting of Turkey.
In addition to international platforms such as UN, OIC, D-8, the parties have decided to maintain the efficient cooperation in common interest areas in multilateral frameworks such as Development Banks.
They confirmed once again that they supported the two -state solution
The two leaders once again confirmed their determination to encourage peace, security and humanitarian aid in the affected areas, emphasizing the urgent need for the Palestinian State as a full member of the United Nations, and this is for a fair and permanent solution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. He stated that it is vital.
The leaders once again confirmed that they supported the two -state solution, the capital of Palestine, the capital of Palestine, on the basis of pre -1967 borders by calling to comply with international society, international law and relevant UN decisions.
In order to ensure sustainable peace and stability in the region, the parties who call all parties to meaningful dialogue and cooperation should contribute to the reconstruction efforts of the international community in Gaza.
Erdoğan and Enver confirmed the commitment of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to the principles and aims of the Organization and aims of the Organization of the Islamic Ummah, as well as protecting and protecting the common interests of the OIC, as well as the reduction of the pain of the illegal invading regime to the Palestinian people. He emphasized their common determination to combine the efforts of the member states in order to cooperate the emergency problems.
Erdogan, Enver Ibrahim invited to Turkey
Considering that the two countries are members of the Islamic Cooperation Organization-Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT), the two leaders accepted the potential to research the co-efforts to accelerate the transformation of digital ecosystems supported by reliable cyber security measures.
The leaders expressed their unshakable determinations to develop partnerships and develop economic development cooperation within the scope of the developing eight countries (D-8) Organization and welcomed the participation of Azerbaijan in D-8.
Emphasizing the importance of the maintenance of cooperation in addressing the hatred of Islam, leaders urged the international community to act decisively against disinformation, xenophobia, racism and hate speech.
The leaders underlined the importance of initiatives initiated by both countries such as the meetings to be held in 2025 under the Presidency of Malaysia under the Presidency of Malaysia and the global meeting held every year by the Antalya Diplomasi Forum (ADF2025).
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to Prime Minister Enver İbrahim for the hot welcome and generous hospitality shown to him and his delegation and invited Abraham to make an official visit to the Republic of Turkey. The date of the visit will be determined through diplomatic channels.
