KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be having a meeting to exchange views on bilateral cooperation at the Petronas Twin Towers here on Monday.
The two leaders arrived at about 2.26pm with their respective entourage.
As close neighbours with strong ties and founding members of Asean, this state visit reflects the commitment of both countries to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level for the prosperity and progress of both nations and the region at large.
The two leaders are also expected to give a joint press conference at 3.20pm on Monday afternoon (Jan 27).
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Malaysia and Indonesia's strategic ties encompass comprehensive cooperation across a wide range of areas, including politics, economy, defence, interconnectivity, education, and socio-culture.
From Jan to Nov last year, total bilateral trade between the two countries reached RM106.06bil (US$23.2bil), an increase from RM101.99bil (US$22.41bil) during the same period in 2023.
In 2023, Indonesia was Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner globally and the third-largest within Asean, with a total trade volume of RM111.21bil (USD24.39bil).
