DPM Fadillah taps into global energy, water ties on Uzbekistan-Russia tour
TASHKENT: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's official working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia is expected to expand Malaysia's strategic network in the fields of energy and water at the international level.
Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, will be on a working visit to both countries from June 21 to 28.
The ministry said that apart from enhancing the Malaysian delegation's understanding of modern nuclear energy technology, the working visit is also an initiative to attract investors and strengthen cooperation and aspirations of Madani Malaysia through the formation of constructive bilateral relations.
It added that the visit also reflected Malaysia's commitment to forming global strategic partnerships to address future energy and water challenges.
"It demonstrates the country's active role in exploring resilient and sustainable solutions through knowledge sharing, technology and foreign investment," it said in a statement today.
Among the contents of the visit to Uzbekistan from June 21 to 24 is a courtesy call on Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss bilateral affairs and efforts to expand cooperation in the fields of energy and sustainable development.
In addition, the joint meeting with Uzbekistan's Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov will focus on discussions on technical cooperation and investment in renewable energy.
In Russia from June 25 to 28, he is scheduled to attend a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak to discuss strategic cooperation in the field of energy.
Fadillah is also scheduled to conduct a technical visit to the ROSATOM Nuclear Power Plant in St Petersburg to review the latest nuclear technology and international safety standards. – BERNAMA
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