JAKARTA, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta this afternoon for a visit during which he will discuss escalating geopolitical developments in West Asia and strengthening Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral cooperation.
The aircraft carrying Anwar landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta at 3.45pm local time.
Anwar was welcomed by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Raden Datuk Mohammad Iman Hascarya, and Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin.
Anwar was also greeted by a guard of honour mounted by the Presidential Security Forces at the airport, before being escorted to Istana Merdeka in Central Jakarta, where he is scheduled to meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Discussions between the two leaders are expected to focus on geopolitical developments in West Asia, including the situations in Palestine and Iran, as well as their implications for regional and global stability.
This is Anwar’s first trip to Jakarta this year at the invitation of Prabowo, following a phone call between the two leaders on March 23.
Both leaders are expected to streamline bilateral cooperation ahead of Malaysia hosting the 14th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultation later this year.
Meanwhile, Wisma Putra said the meeting will also underscore the importance of strengthening ASEAN’s role as a united and principled bloc, as well as its ability to act collectively in safeguarding regional peace and stability and ensuring economic resilience amid global uncertainty.
