Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan Grace Royal Banquet In Conjunction With AIPACODD 2025

KUANTAN, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah graced the royal banquet, held in conjunction with the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs (AIPACODD) 2025, at a hotel, here, tonight.

 Accompanying Al-Sultan Abdullah was Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.

Their Royal Highnesses were greeted on arrival by AIPA president and Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul; Pahang State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin; and other state government leaders.

Upon arrival, the royal couple took time to visit a stall showcasing renowned Kain Tenun Pahang.

Adding to the evening’s significance, the banquet featured traditional Pahang delicacies, including patin buah bakar tempoyak and patin buah gulai tempoyak, alongside classic desserts such as puding raja and kuih pena.

The dinner was held with the consent of Al-Sultan Abdullah, symbolising the royal institution's support for inter-parliamentary diplomacy, in fostering a safer and more sustainable future for ASEAN.

Themed ‘Uniting Parliaments for an Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN in Addressing Contemporary Drug Challenges’, the meeting began today to discuss the commitment of ASEAN member states in addressing current drug-related challenges, collectively and comprehensively, particularly on cybercrime and human trafficking issues.

The meeting will continue tomorrow, with deliberations and the adoption of the official resolution, before concluding with a closing ceremony and a speech of appreciation by the representative of the Philippines, as the host of the next session.

Earlier, Al-Sultan Abdullah granted Johari an audience at Istana Abdulaziz, here, and spent almost an hour discussing and exchanging views, followed by luncheon.

-- BERNAMA