BEIJING, Sept 20 – His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is scheduled to meet with two top Chinese leaders, President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, today.
His Majesty, who ascended the throne on Jan 31, 2024, is making his maiden state visit to China from Sept 19 to 22 at the invitation of Xi.
Accompanying Sultan Ibrahim on the visit are Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, and Tunku Temenggong of Johor Prince Idris Ibrahim.
His Majesty’s visit symbolises the robust state of bilateral relations between Malaysia and China that have continued to grow since its elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2013.
Today, Sultan Ibrahim is scheduled to grant an audience to Li and later will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, followed by an audience with Xi and a state banquet hosted by the Chinese President.
