President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Malaysia on 4−5 February, president’s press service said.

In Kuala Lumpur, Mirziyoyev will hold talks with prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, meet top executives of leading Malaysian companies and participate in a joint business forum and other events.

Discussions will focus on strengthening Uzbek-Malaysian relations in areas such as trade, investment, innovation, technological cooperation, petrochemicals, electronics, green energy, smart agriculture, tourism and others. Special attention will be given to enhancing cultural and humanitarian exchanges, the statement said.

A joint statement and a package of agreements aimed at expanding full-scale bilateral cooperation are expected to be signed.

Ahead of the visit, a number of events will be held in Malaysia to showcase Uzbekistan’s tourism potential and cultural heritage, along with a forum for university rectors from both countries and other engagements.

From 17 to 19 May last year, prime minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim paid an official visit to Uzbekistan.