King Salman's visit marks new era in Malaysia-Saudi Arabia relations


  • Nation
  • Monday, 27 Feb 2017

King Salman reviews the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Feb 26, 2017.

KUALA LUMPUR: The inaugural visit of Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud to Malaysia has been described as a new era in Malaysia-Saudi Arabia relations.

Head of the Cultural Mission at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia here, Dr Zayed Al-Harithi, said the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reflected His Majesty's interest to enhance strong ties with Malaysia.

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