From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received Peru’s highest honour, the "El Sol del Peru", in recognition of his role as head of government during his first official visit to the Latin American nation since assuming office in 2022.
The conferment of decoration was done by Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, and it took place at the Government Palace on Wednesday (Nov 13) here.
The Order “El Sol de Peru” or “The Sun of Peru”, grade of Gran Cross, is awarded to sovereigns, heads of state, heads of government, ministers of foreign affairs, ministers of state, accredited foreign ambassadors or presidents of public authorities.
The insignia of the Grand Cross is compound of The Grand Office’s badge, a purple sash worn across the right shoulder, from which a Commander’s medal is hung.
In addition, a button with the colour of the Order, worn on the upper side of the suit, and the corresponding diploma are given.
Anwar’s visit, which includes his participation in the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) from Nov 14 to 16, is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between Malaysia and Peru.
Anwar, who is also finance minister, arrived here on Nov 12.
He is accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Others include Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, and Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, along with senior government officials.
Peru, a western South American country is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia in the north and in the east by Brazil.
Lima, Peru’s capital with a population of 11.36 million is hosting the APEC meetings for the third time after 2008 and 2016.
-- BERNAMA
