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Prabowo, Anwar discuss direction to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia ties
Anwar said during the meeting at his office in Putrajaya, he and Prabowo also took the opportunity to share their experiences and exchange views on their political journeys.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim talks with President-elect Prabowo Subianto in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 4, 2024. (The Jakarta Post/The Star)
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alaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that his meeting with President-elect and Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on Thursday (April 4) discussed, among others, the next direction to be taken to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia ties.
Anwar said during the meeting at his office in Putrajaya, he and Prabowo also took the opportunity to share their experiences and exchange views on their political journeys.
"Our political journeys are almost similar as we were both tested with various challenges before being appointed, Prabowo also shared his experience when he attended secondary school at Victoria Institution (VI) Kuala Lumpur,” Anwar posted on Facebook.
While congratulating and wishing good luck to Prabowo, who is set to be inaugurated as the 8th President of Indonesia, Anwar also expressed hope that the friendship between the two neighbouring countries would continue to be strong and strengthened for mutual benefit.
Anwar said the meeting was part of Prabowo’s itinerary during his special one-day visit to Malaysia.
Probowo arrived in the country on Wednesday.
During the short visit, Prabowo also attended a closed-door meeting with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin here
