Malaysia’s Anwar to visit Turkmenistan June 18-19 as PETRONAS plans deal extending operations by 20-25 years

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Turkmenistan on June 18-19, with PETRONAS expected to sign an agreement that would extend its oil and gas operations there by another 20 to 25 years. Malaysia is also looking to expand exports such as palm oil, halal products and coffee, which makes up 68.8% of its exports to Turkmenistan. Bilateral trade totalled US$17.71 million in 2024, with Malaysia posting a US$17.58 million surplus, according to Bernama.