Anwar arrives in the Maldives for bilateral talks
MALE, Maldives: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began his two-day visit to the Maldives with a ceremonial welcome in Male on Monday, as Malaysia seeks to deepen ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago across trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest.
Male, Maldives: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim kicked off his two-day visit to the Maldives with a ceremonial welcome in the capital, Male. The trip aims to bolster ties between the two nations across trade, investment, and other areas of mutual interest. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Jetty at 9.29am local time (12.29pm Malaysia), Anwar was greeted by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and received a cultural performance from local schoolchildren.
Accompanied by the Maldives' Islamic Affairs Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and other government officials, Anwar proceeded to the saluting dais to receive a salute from the Maldives National Defence Force, followed by the exchange of national anthems. The leaders then engaged in a cultural procession before having a private meeting to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and other regional and international matters.
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