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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering attending the upcoming ASEAN Summit
However, Anwar said that, for now, Russia's deputy prime minister has been confirmed to represent the country, reported Bernama.
"We have sent him (Putin) an invitation. He told me in Beijing that he will seriously consider this, but for now, he is sending the deputy prime minister. We will know by today, finally, whether he is coming.
"I don't think he is likely (to come) right now, but he did say he is keen to come, so let's see. But, officially, only the deputy prime minister is coming for now," he told reporters today, 21 October.
Anwar met Putin in Beijing during his four-day visit to China in late August, where he attended the Victory Day parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II
On 9 September, Anwar also announced Putin's intention to visit Malaysia, but did not provide a timeline for the proposed visit, reported FMT.
The Russian president has visited Malaysia three times in the past: twice in 2003 and once in 2005.
Meanwhile, Anwar visited Russia in both May and September.
US president Donald Trump reportedly said today that he will be visiting Kuala Lumpur for the the 47th ASEAN Summit, themed 'Inclusion and Sustainability'.
Chinese president Xi Jinping is expeted to attend, although his participation has yet to be confirmed.
World leaders from Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Cyprus, and Finland are also expected to attend the summit, which will be held from 26 to 28 October.
