Malaysia

Muhyiddin, Jokowi in one-on-one talks

Leaders meet at Istana Merdeka, expected to hold joint presser afterwards

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 05 Feb 2021 12:20PM

Muhyiddin, Jokowi in one-on-one talks
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia, yesterday. – Bernama pic, February 5, 2021

JAKARTA – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today holds a four-eye meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the presidential palace, Istana Merdeka, here.

The meeting, scheduled to last 40 minutes, started at 10.50am (11.50am Malaysian time), with strict Covid-19 standard operating procedures in place.

Among the issues expected to be discussed are palm oil discrimination, haze, investment and trade, implementation of the Reciprocal Green Lane, and cooperation in addressing the pandemic.

Muhyiddin, who is on a two-day visit to Indonesia, was this morning accorded an official welcome at the palace.

He arrived at 10.30am, and was greeted by Joko, better known as Jokowi.

Muhyiddin then inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Indonesian presidential security force.

He flew into Jakarta yesterday for his first visit to the neighbouring country since his appointment as prime minister on March 1 last year.

Muhyiddin and Joko are expected to hold a joint press conference following their one-on-one meeting. – Bernama, February 5, 2021

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