Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic have agreed to enhance collaboration in education, particularly in the areas of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed this topic during his meeting with Muratbek Azymbakiev, the Foreign Policy advisor to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya. Anwar stated that Malaysia has committed to providing additional training to participants from the Kyrgyz Republic under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP).
Furthermore, the Prime Minister announced that the meeting included discussions on appointing a special advisor from Malaysia to assist with the economic development of the Kyrgyz Republic. Malaysia has identified several potential candidates and is currently in the process of shortlisting them for this role.
Anwar also noted that Muratbek brought a letter and gifts from the President and Cabinet Ministers Chairman of the Kyrgyz Republic, expressing hope for the continued strengthening of bilateral relations in the future.
During Anwar's recent visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Akylbek Zhaparov, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, had expressed interest in Malaysia appointing an advisor to their government. This reflects a mutual interest in deepening the collaboration between the two nations.
The agreements and discussions underscore the commitment of both Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic to enhance their bilateral relationship, particularly through educational collaboration and economic advisory roles. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Malaysia’s expertise in TVET and STEM to benefit the Kyrgyz Republic, fostering stronger ties and mutual development in the future.
