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Türkiye–Malaysia Islamic Finance Forum Marks New Era of Strategic Cooperation
22 Jul 2025 | Tuesday Source: Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye
The Future of Islamic Finance Türkiye–Malaysia Business Forum was held in Istanbul with the participation of prominent figures from both countries' Islamic finance ecosystems. Hosted by the Investment and Finance Office in collaboration with the Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre (MIFC) Leadership Council (MLC), the forum aimed to foster deeper sectoral cooperation between Türkiye and Malaysia in the field of Islamic finance.
The event began with opening remarks by Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu, MLC Chairman Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar, and Participation Banks Association of Türkiye (TKBB) Chairman Mehmet Ali Akben. In his speech, Dağlıoğlu noted that the forum marked a significant milestone in strengthening ties with Malaysia, especially in the wake of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's recent visits to Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. He emphasized the strategic significance of this renewed engagement, stating that Türkiye and Malaysia hold substantial potential in their economic partnership. He further remarked that the forum is intended to sustain the momentum generated by these visits and represents the first investor-focused Islamic finance mission from Malaysia to Türkiye.
