Malaysia, Australia discussing possibility of reopening borders


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  • Saturday, 06 Nov 2021

Saifuddin (right) in a press conference with Payne during the Australian Foreign Minister's three-day visit to Malaysia on Nov 6, 2021. – Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia and Australia are discussing the possibility of reopening borders between the two countries as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

Speaking after meeting his visiting Australian counterpart Senator Marise Payne here on Saturday (Nov 6), he said the health ministers of both countries are also discussing the matter and he said he was hopeful it could be concluded soon.

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