Anwar: M'sia can learn from transformed Turkish Airlines and Istanbul airport

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During a joint media conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday (Feb 11), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was impressed by the transformation of Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Airport into one of the leading carriers and airports in Europe, and Malaysia could learn from their success stories.   Anwar also lauded the exchange of 11 memoranda of understanding between Turkiye and Malaysia to enhance cooperation in energy transition, disaster management, defence, trade and media collaboration.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey

00:04on government-to-government procurement and the terms of reference

00:08for the Joint Committee for Defence Products.

00:12As we have seen from these numbers of agreements and MOUs between us, this is rare.

00:20In our relations with most countries, I think today we have seen maximum sort of collaboration,

00:27which means our ministers, our bureaucrats and business companies

00:35have taken our commitment very seriously to execute the decisions that we have made.

00:43And I am also thankful to the various ministries and departments.

00:49They have strongly supported this endeavour.

00:55Of course, there is a long way to go.

00:58President Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that we should enhance trade investments

01:06beyond that figure of $5 billion to $10 billion, which is of course very ambitious,

01:12but I believe my colleagues and the commitment you have shown will be able to facilitate it.

01:20There is no reason why developing economies, emerging economies like Malaysia and Turkey,

01:27cannot increase this intra-trade.

01:32We therefore need to work in various fields, semiconductor, agri-commodities,

01:40electrical and electronics, food and beverage, and of course defence,

01:46which we must and defence ministers have shown the need to enhance collaboration

01:53to make it part of the ecosystem and exchange of technology.

01:59We have been extremely fortunate because your government, Mr President,

02:07has given that trust and confidence to our airport authority, MAHB Investment,

02:16to continue the collaboration with Stambul, Sabiha, Gokcen Airport,

02:20and we will certainly work hand in hand, as agreed, with the local authorities,

02:27local construction companies and management,

02:32because you have shown a spectacular success in both airline and airport management.

02:39Spectacular not only in Turkey, but also seen to be one shining example in Europe and in the world.

02:50I have always led my colleagues to seek that example.

02:55When I first began to follow Turkish development and know you personally,

03:02the Turkish Airlines was probably considered the weakest and the worst in Europe.

03:10Now under your stewardship, I don't know what you did,

03:15but you were able to transform that to be the leading airline.

03:23And the airport becomes one of the largest, the most efficient,

03:28and has secured so many visitors, just a major transformation of less than 10 years.

03:38So we will have to learn and share this.

03:42But beyond that, of course, in the energy with Petronas and related companies,

03:48health and digital and disaster management, as you have seen, will continue.

03:55This visit has been extremely meaningful, enriching.

04:00And for us, as I've said yesterday, you've been a dear friend to the family,

04:06and I think many Malaysians know you, have been observing your movements,

04:11your story, and taking your statements very seriously.

04:18Firm, resolute, strong, and clearly the expression from your strong desire

04:27for peace and justice in the world.

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