PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a four-eyed meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Seri Perdana Complex here today, marking a significant step towards elevating Malaysia-Egypt relations to a Strategic Partnership after more than six decades of diplomatic ties.
General : Anwar, El-Sisi Hold Four-eyed Meeting As Malaysia, Egypt Move Towards Strategic Partnership
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- The meeting, held in conjunction with El-Sisi’s two-day State Visit to Malaysia, provided an opportunity for both leaders to review bilateral cooperation, explore new areas of collaboration and exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
- The Egyptian President, who is undertaking his first State Visit to Malaysia since assuming office in June 2014, arrived at the complex at 12.58 pm for a series of official engagements aimed at strengthening political, economic and diplomatic relations between the two nations.
- A key highlight of the engagements is the proposed elevation of bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, reflecting the shared commitment of Malaysia and Egypt to advancing cooperation to a higher level.
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