HANOI, Feb 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived for a two-day working visit to Vietnam, during which he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the 2nd Asean Future Forum tomorrow.
The special aircraft carrying the Prime Minister landed at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport at 7.10pm (local time).
Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ngo Le Van and Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Datuk Tan Yang Thai were at the airport to receive the Prime Minister and the Malaysian delegation.
Accompanying Anwar are Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid, and Sri Gading MP Aminolhuda Hassan.
In a statement issued earlier, Wisma Putra said the Asean Future Forum serves as an inclusive platform for discussions and dialogue among Asean leaders, policymakers, experts, think tanks, business leaders, and stakeholders regarding its future direction.
In his keynote address, the Prime Minister is expected to emphasise Malaysia’s commitment to Madani values and its aspirations as Asean chairman for 2025.
He will also highlight Malaysia’s key priorities and expected outcomes for the year, including efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development, digital transformation, climate change mitigation, and renewable energy.
Besides delivering a keynote address at the forum, Anwar is also scheduled to call on the Communist Party of Vietnam's General Secretary Tô Lâm and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam's President Lương Cường, as well as holding a meeting with his counterpart Phạm Minh Chính.
Wisma Putra said these meetings will provide an opportunity for both countries to chart a clear path toward strengthening bilateral cooperation under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to make a courtesy call on Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta.
Malaysia established diplomatic relations with Vietnam on March 30, 1973, and both countries celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2023.
Anwar will return home tomorrow.
— Bernama
