Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 18 October 2026 - H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), will start an official visit to Malaysia from 19 to 20 October 2026.

During the visit, Dr. Al Jasser will meet H.E. Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Malaysia and IsDB Governor, as well as other senior government officials.

The discussions will focus on the next phase of the longstanding Malaysia-IsDB Group partnership and opportunities to deepen cooperation in Islamic finance, private-sector development, and South-South cooperation.

Dr. Al Jasser will also engage with the Ministry of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank) on joint initiatives in Islamic economics and finance, financial inclusion, regulatory cooperation, talent development, and opportunities to draw on Malaysian expertise and successful models across IsDB member countries.

The visit will provide an opportunity to review progress in the preparation of the Malaysia-IsDB Group Country Engagement Framework (2027-2029), which is intended to guide a focused program of cooperation aligned with Malaysia's development priorities.

The IsDB Group Center of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur will continue to support knowledge exchange, South-South cooperation, and the deployment of Malaysian expertise and solutions across the wider IsDB membership.

The visit reflects IsDB's commitment to its robust five-decade-long partnership with Malaysia and to deepening practical cooperation that delivers tangible value for Malaysian people and IsDB member countries.

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IsDB Communications Media@isdb.org