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King departs Russia after historic first state visit by Malaysian monarch

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King departs Russia after historic first state visit by Malaysian monarch

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Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim, concluded his six-day state visit to Russia, departing from Kazan on August 7th. The visit, at President Putin's invitation, included a formal welcome at the Moscow Kremlin and a meeting between the two leaders. The King explored Russian automotive technology at NAMI and drone technology at Tochka Kipeniya. He then travelled to Kazan, meeting with Tatarstan's Rais, Rustam Minnikhanov. This historic first state visit by a Malaysian head of state to Russia strengthens the countries' diplomatic ties, established in 1967, and highlights the monarchy's role in international relations.

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