SEPANG, June 5 — The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo departed for Macau today after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia, which marked the first-ever visit by a head of state from Guinea-Bissau.

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Malaysia’s ties with Guinea-Bissau as a strategic gateway for expanding the nation’s presence across the African continent, positioning the West African republic as a vital entry point for trade, investment, and diplomatic engagement.

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with focus areas including the halal industry, Islamic finance, energy, and capacity building.

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo at Seri Perdana today.

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — The President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today.