Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will visit Uzbekistan and Russia from June 20–28 to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and high technology.

In Uzbekistan, Fadillah will meet President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamahmudov to deepen energy ties. He will also deliver a keynote at the Malaysia-Uzbekistan Business Forum 2025. Trade between both nations reached RM369.8 million in 2024, with Malaysia recording a strong surplus.

From June 24, Fadillah’s visit to Russia includes talks with Deputy PM Alexander Novak and a visit to Rosatom’s nuclear facilities in St Petersburg. A key highlight is the signing of a non-disclosure agreement between MyPower Corp and Rosatom, as Malaysia explores nuclear energy to meet its 2050 net-zero target.

The visit follows PM Anwar’s trip to Russia in May, which focused on expanding cooperation in energy. In 2024, Malaysia-Russia trade stood at RM11.46 billion, with major exports including electronics, machinery, and food products.