Malaysia: Anwar extends East Asia Summit invite to Putin, calls potential visit a regional diplomatic breakthrough
” ‘On behalf of the government, the people would of course wish, and think that it would be a major and great (occasion) if you can have President Putin in Malaysia as soon as possible or at the latest, during the East Asia Summit held during (the) Asean (Summit with Dialogue Partners in October).’ ”
” ‘I can assure you that your presence in Malaysia would be a major breakthrough, not only in our bilateral relationship, but also for the region, because I believe many people in this part of the world have great respect for, and high expectations of your leadership,’ he said.”