PUTRAJAYA (Nov 9): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will undertake his inaugural official three-day visit to Indonesia from Tuesday (Nov 9).
He will be accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, Senior Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and officials of the relevant ministries and agencies.
According to a statement issued by Wisma Putra here on Tuesday, the visit itinerary includes meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
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 an effective recovery as two immediate neighbours deal with the impact 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 emerging challenges impacting peace, stability as well as 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, the Malaysian diaspora in Indonesia as well as to witness the signing of memoranda of understanding and agreements 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 the Covid-19 standard operating procedures set upon by the governments of Malaysia and Indonesia.- BERNAMA