Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has hosted Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim at the National Palace for an official welcoming ceremony and bilateral talks.
The meeting comes one year after PM Abiy’s own visit to Malaysia, signifying the swift and strategic expansion of cooperation between the two nations.
In a social media post, PM Abiy Ahmed celebrated the reciprocal nature of the high-level engagement:
“Last year, I made an official visit to Malaysia, and one year later, I have the honor of welcoming Honorable Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of the Federation of Malaysia. This exchange of visits is a testament to our deepening partnership…”
The leaders’ talks resulted in the signing of several key documents designed to strengthen bilateral and intercity ties:
- Agreement on Air Services
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Fields of Tourism
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Health
- Collaboration Document between the Kuala Lumpur City Council and the Addis Ababa City Administration
PM Abiy concluded by highlighting the leaders' unified goal: “During our bilateral talks, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to further solidify and expand our cooperation.”
The official ceremony at the National Palace, a historic landmark, underscores the importance Ethiopia places on this partnership with Malaysia, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
