The talks were held on October 26 via videoconference.
In the first half of 2021, trade between Russia and Malaysia amounted to $ 1.667 billion, an increase of 28.05% compared to the same period in 2020.
Russian exports to Malaysia amounted to $ 807 million — an increase of 27.36%.
Russian imports from Malaysia amounted to $ 860 million — an increase of 28.7%.
Phenomenal figures were achieved for the period May-June 2021: the export of goods from Russia increased by 163%.
Cooperation with Malaysian partners is being built throughout the country: Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Republic of Buryatia, Sakha, Khakassia, Krasnodar Territory, Perm, Irkutsk and Kemerovo regions.
By its share, Malaysia in the foreign trade turnover of our country took 37th place:
Export share — 45th place
Share in imports — 30th place.
The most significant part of Russian exports to Malaysia is occupied by oil products (69.48% of the value).
Next come:
aluminum (21.66%)
fertilizers (5.81%)
animal or vegetable fats and oils (0.87%)
kraft paper and wood products (0.38%).
In the winter of 2021, Rosselkhoznadzor began working with the competent authorities of Malaysia on the possibility of exporting Russian meat and meat products to the country.
On November 26, the assistant to the head of the Rosselkhoznadzor Artem Daushev held negotiations with the Department of Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry and the Food Quality and Safety Department of the Ministry of Health of Malaysia.
Russian producers are interested in obtaining the right to export beef, poultry, lamb and dairy products to Malaysia.
Previously, the Rosselkhoznadzor sent its Malaysian colleagues information on ensuring the quality and safety of such goods in Russia.
Also, data on enterprises interested in export will be sent.
The Malaysian side has started studying the information received and assessing possible risks.
Artem Daushev noted that Russia supplies meat and dairy products to a large number of countries, including Asian countries.
Malaysia is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia.
Given that European countries adhere to a sanctions policy, active cooperation with Asian countries is one of the most promising areas.
