President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was awarded an honorary doctorate in international relations by Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak during his official visit to Malaysia. Speaking at the ceremony, Erdoğan expressed his appreciation for the strong ties between Türkiye and Malaysia, highlighting their strategic partnership and growing academic cooperation. He emphasized the role of education in strengthening bilateral relations, noting the increasing number of Turkish and Malaysian students studying in each other’s countries. Erdoğan praised Malaysia’s academic achievements, particularly the University of Malaya, and thanked its administration for the honor.