SEPANG, Oct 7: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia today for a two-day official visit, with the repatriation of Myanmar nationals in Malaysia among the key issues expected to be discussed with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The special aircraft carrying Min and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 12.30pm.
He was accorded a static guard of honour involving two officers and 26 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, led by Capt Muhammad Ikhwan Adlan Jamaludin.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who is the minister-in-attendance, was at the airport to welcome the Myanmar leader.
Also present were Malaysian Government Chief Protocol Officer Datuk Rozainor Ramli and Malaysia’s Charge d’Affaires to Myanmar, Hew Tse Hou.
Tomorrow, Min is scheduled to attend an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya, followed by a bilateral meeting with Anwar and an official luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister.
According to Wisma Putra, the visit provides an opportunity for Malaysia to maintain direct engagement with Myanmar, in line with the 48th ASEAN Summit decision in May to continue constructive and principled engagement with the country.
Malaysia also reiterated its support for ASEAN’s efforts to promote peace, reconciliation and humanitarian assistance in Myanmar.
-Bernama
