Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Receives Warm Welcome on First Visit to Ethiopia

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a red carpet welcome as he marked the inaugural visit of a Malaysian Prime Minister to Ethiopia on Wednesday (Nov 19). The Prime Minister arrived at the National Palace in Addis Ababa and was welcomed by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali. After inspecting the guard of honour, Anwar and Abiy met with Malaysian and Ethiopian delegates. They proceeded to plant an oil palm tree and then engaged in a four-eyed meeting and delegation meeting. Several memoranda of understanding between Malaysia and Ethiopia were signed, followed by an official dinner in Anwar’s honor. Anwar’s three-day visit, ending on November 20, included a visit to the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum and attendance at the Malaysia-Ethiopia High Level Business Forum.