M’sia, Indonesia affirm friendship

Anwar and Prabowo discuss strengthening ties for mutual benefit

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his meeting with Indonesian President-elect and Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto touched on the next direction to be taken to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia ties, among others.

He said during the meeting at his office in Putrajaya yesterday, he and Prabowo also took the opportunity to share their experiences and exchange views on their political journeys.

“Our political journeys are almost similar, as we were both tested with various challenges before being appointed. “Prabowo also shared his experience when he attended secondary school at Victoria Institution,” Anwar posted on Facebook yesterday.

Friendly visit: Anwar welcoming Prabowo (centre) on his one-day special visit to Malaysia. Looking on is Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (right). — Bernama

While congratulating and wishing Prabowo luck as Indonesia’s 8th president, Anwar also expressed hope that the two neighbouring countries’ friendship would remain strong and be strengthened for mutual benefit.

In the Bernama report, Anwar also said the meeting was part of Prabowo’s itinerary during his special one-day visit to Malaysia.

Prabowo, who was announced as the official winner of the Indonesian Presidential Election for the 2024–2029 term on March 20, arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday.

Prabowo also attended a closed-door meeting with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin here.