Anwar begins bilateral talks with Yunus in Putrajaya
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has begun formal bilateral talks with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in Putrajaya Tuesday morning.
The discussions were launched after a ceremonial welcome at the Perdana Putra Building, where Professor Yunus was greeted with full honours.
Upon arrival, he inspected a guard of honour as the national anthems of Malaysia and Bangladesh were played,a symbolic gesture underscoring the warmth of bilateral relations.
Prime Minister Anwar welcomed Professor Yunus and his delegation, introducing them to a gathering of diplomats, senior officials, and invited guests before proceeding to closed-door talks.
The meetings aim to deepen cooperation between the two nations in key areas including trade, investment, education, green technology, and social entrepreneurship.
Professor Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist and founding figure of the microfinance movement, is leading a high-level Bangladeshi delegation. This visit marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Malaysia and Bangladesh.
Following the bilateral discussions, Prime Minister Anwar and Chief Adviser Yunus will deliver a joint press conference scheduled between 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM local time. The event will be broadcast live by Bangladesh Television, providing real-time coverage to audiences in Bangladesh and beyond.
The state visit is expected to pave the way for new partnerships, particularly in innovation-driven and inclusive economic models championed by Professor Yunus. Prime Minister Anwar emphasized the importance of South-South cooperation, noting that Malaysia and Bangladesh share common values and development aspirations.
Additional engagements during the visit include meetings with Malaysian business leaders and academic institutions, aimed at fostering people-to-people ties and private-sector collaboration.
The talks in Putrajaya signal a renewed commitment to regional solidarity and mutual growth between two of Asia’s dynamic nations.