Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic have agreed to strengthen cooperation in Islamic banking and halal trade, with Malaysia offering expertise to support Kyrgyz development in these sectors. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Sadyr Zhaparov also discussed setting up Islamic banks and enhancing collaboration in green energy, education, and research. Malaysia will provide training and technical support through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) as part of the broader partnership.