PM's visit to Russia shows 'we're friends with everyone' - envoy

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day working visit to Russia beginning today shows that Malaysia wants to continue engaging with Russia, said Malaysia's Ambassador to Russia Cheong Loon Lai.

Quoting Anwar’s remarks earlier, Cheong said the visit demonstrates Malaysia’s stance as an independent nation, and “we are friends with everyone”, despite pressure from certain quarters due to the ongoing geopolitical issues.

"Malaysia's participation (in the 9th Eastern Economic Forum) will reflect Malaysia's position as a country that is free to be friends with any country and has no feeling of hostility...