BEIJING, Sept 18 – The King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim will be on an official visit to China starting tomorrow to Sept 22 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
Wisma Putra said this will be His Majesty’s maiden state visit to China since ascending the throne on Jan 31, 2024, symbolising the robust state of bilateral relations between Malaysia and China that have continued to grow since its elevation to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2013.
His Majesty will be accompanied by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zain, and senior officials from Istana Negara and relevant ministries and agencies.
“His Majesty will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, followed by an audience with Xi. The President of China will host a state banquet in honour of His Majesty.
“His Majesty has also consented to grant an audience to Premier Li Qiang,” Wisma Putra said in a statement.
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.
