Malaysian PM Starts Official Visit in Cambodia This Morning


Malaysian Prime Minister Honorable Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim safely arrived at Phnom Penh International Airport this morning to begin his day-long official visit in Cambodia.

The Honorable Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim and his delegation were warmly welcomed upon their arrival by H.E. Othsman Hassan, Senior Minister in charge of Special Mission as Minister-in-Attendance and many other senior Cambodian officials.

The Malaysian Prime Minister will be received in an official welcome ceremony by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Peace Palace, then both leaders will hold a bilateral summit to explore new ways and means to further deepen the long-standing bilateral ties that cover all fields of cooperation ranging from political-security, economic to socio-cultural aspects.

The two Premiers will exchange views on sub-regional, regional and international issues of common interest and concern. Subsequently, there will be a signing ceremony of some cooperation initiatives and a joint press conference.

During his visit, the Honorable Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim will also be granted a Royal Audience by His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, at the Royal Palace. He will also have separate courtesy calls on Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdei Say Chhum, President of the Senate, and Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Besides, the Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia will join Samdech Techo Hun Sen for the Iftar dinner, and will participate in the Isya’ and Terawikh Prayer with Muslim scholars and the Muslim community in Cambodia.

The Honorable Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim’s visit will lend a new impetus to the robust all-round bilateral ties between the two countries and will contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in the region as well as to the continued development and prosperity of the ASEAN Community and beyond.