BEIJING: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia arrived here for a four-day state visit to China. His Majesty, who ascended the throne on Jan 31, 2024, is making his maiden state visit to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. Sultan Ibrahim was received at the airport by China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong, China's Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, Malaysian Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zain and Malaysia’s Ambassador to China Datuk Norman Muhamad. His Majesty received the salute from a guard of honour mounted by the People's Liberation Army.-- fotoBERNAMA (2024) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
BEIJING: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is scheduled to meet with two top Chinese leaders, President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, on Friday (Sept 20).
Sultan Ibrahim is scheduled to grant an audience to Li and later will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, followed by an audience with Xi and a state banquet hosted by the Chinese President.
His Majesty, who ascended the throne on Jan 31, 2024, is making his maiden state visit to China from Sept 19 to 22 at the invitation of Xi.
Accompanying Sultan Ibrahim on the visit are Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, and Tunku Temenggong of Johor Prince Idris Ibrahim. His Majesty arrived at the Official Terminal of Beijing Capital International Airport at 3.30pm on Thursday (Sept 19).
His Majesty's visit symbolises the robust state of bilateral relations between Malaysia and China that have continued to grow since its elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2013.
On Saturday (Sept 21), His Majesty is scheduled to visit the Beijing Comac Aircraft Technology Research Centre to observe the latest developments in China’s aviation technology.
His Majesty is also scheduled to attend the naming ceremony of the Chair of Malay Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University in His Majesty’s honour and engage with the Malaysian diaspora during the visit.
This is the first state visit by a Malaysian King to China in 10 years, marking a significant moment for both nations as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
In 2014, the late Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah visited China at Xi's invitation.
The visit was also in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Malaysia-China relations, which were established on May 31, 1974.- Bernama
