From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
ASHGABAT, (TURKMENISTAN) June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today accorded an official welcome ceremony at the Turkmenistan Presidential Palace here, marking his first official visit to the Central Asian country since taking office.
Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and albeit a guard of honour, as the national anthems of Malaysia and Turkmenistan were played in tribute.
Anwar was then introduced to the Turkmenistan Cabinet ministers and senior government officials, after which he introduced the Malaysian delegation to Berdimuhamedov.
Both leaders then proceeded for a four-eyed meeting before continuing with a bilateral meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest and enhance both countries' cooperation.
The two-day visit starting from June 18 (Thursday) is Anwar’s first official trip to Turkmenistan since becoming Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister in November 2022 and is at the invitation of the Turkmenistan President.
-- BERNAMA
