On 27th July 2017, Dr. Vladimir Sautov, Chairman of the Russian Business Council held a courtesy call on YB Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia. The Courtesy call was also attended by Senior Officers MOSTI. The visit aimed at exploring bilateral opportunities between the two countries following the meeting of the President of Russia with the Prime Minister of Malaysia in Sochi in 2016.