Ismail Sabri begins 3-day official visit to Indonesia today

PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will undertake his inaugural official three-day visit to Indonesia today.

He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, and officials from the relevant ministries and agencies.

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) here today, the visit itinerary includes meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

The visit will open a new chapter in the already strong, multifaceted Malaysia-Indonesia relations and provide an opportunity for the leaders to advance collaboration towards effective recovery as the two neighbours deal with the impacts of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic.

The statement said the two leaders will also take stock of significant regional developments in the context of Asean cooperation, as well as on the emerging challenges impacting peace, stability, growth and prosperity in the region.

During the visit, Ismail Sabri is also scheduled to meet with the Indonesian business community and industry players, chief editors of Indonesian media, and Malaysian diaspora in Indonesia, and witness the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding and Agreement between the two countries.

The itinerary also includes a visit to a defence industry facility in Bandung.

The visit will be held in accordance with Covid-19 standard operating procedures set upon by the governments of Malaysia and Indonesia. – Bernama, November 9, 2021