King hopes Malaysia-Phillippines warm relationship continues to blossom

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (left) with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah at Istana Negara.

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed his hope that the warm relationship enjoyed by Malaysia and the Philippines will continue to blossom for the mutual benefits of their peoples and nations.

In his speech at a state banquet held in honour of visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Al-Sultan Abdullah said the Philippines is an important partner to Malaysia, given the Philippines’ close proximity and active involvement in Asean.