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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
King departs Russia after historic first state visit by Malaysian monarch
KAZAN, August 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for home yesterday after concluding his six-day state visit to Russia. The special flight carrying His Majesty took off from the Kazan International Airport at 11.08am. Accompanying His Majesty to the airport was the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. The state visit, which began on August 5, was undertaken at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. On August 6, the King was accorded a state welcoming ceremony at the Moscow Kremlin, where Putin formally greeted His Majesty, followed by an official meeting between the two leaders. In Moscow, Sultan Ibrahim visited the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (NAMI) to observe advancements in Russian automotive technology. The King also visited Tochka Kipeniya, a technology and innovation centre, where he obtained insights into the Russian drone technology. After concluding the programmes in Moscow, His Majesty departed for Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, for the second segment of the state visit, and received an audience from Minnikhanov at the Kazan Kremlin Presidential Palace. This is the first state visit by a Malaysian head of state to Russia and has been described as a highlight in more than five decades of diplomatic ties established in 1967. The visit also underscores the role of the Malaysian monarchy in advancing the nation's diplomacy. — Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sultan Ibrahim concludes historic state visit to Russia
KAZAN: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for home today after concluding his six-day state visit to Russia. The special flight carrying His Majesty took off from the Kazan International Airport at 11.08am. Accompanying His Majesty to the airport was the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. The state visit, which began on Aug 5, was undertaken at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. On Aug 6, the King was accorded a state welcoming ceremony at the Moscow Kremlin, where Putin formally greeted His Majesty, followed by an official meeting between the two leaders. In Moscow, Sultan Ibrahim visited the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (Nami) to observe advancements in Russian automotive technology. The King also visited Tochka Kipeniya, a technology and innovation centre, where he obtained insights into the Russian drone technology. After concluding the programmes in Moscow, His Majesty departed for Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, for the second segment of the state visit, and received an audience from Minnikhanov at the Kazan Kremlin Presidential Palace. This is the first state visit by a Malaysian head of state to Russia and has been described as a highlight in more than five decades of diplomatic ties established in 1967. The visit also underscores the role of the Malaysian monarchy in advancing the nation's diplomacy.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
King of Malaysia concludes historic state visit to Russia
KAZAN: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for home today after concluding his six-day state visit to Russia. The special flight carrying His Majesty took off from the Kazan International Airport at 11.08 am. Accompanying His Majesty to the airport was the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. The state visit, which began on Aug 5, was undertaken at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. On Aug 6, the King was accorded a state welcoming ceremony at the Moscow Kremlin, where Putin formally greeted His Majesty, followed by an official meeting between the two leaders. In Moscow, Sultan Ibrahim visited the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (NAMI) to observe advancements in Russian automotive technology. The King also visited Tochka Kipeniya, a technology and innovation centre, where he obtained insights into the Russian drone technology. After concluding the programmes in Moscow, His Majesty departed for Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, for the second segment of the state visit, and received an audience from Minnikhanov at the Kazan Kremlin Presidential Palace. This is the first state visit by a Malaysian head of state to Russia and has been described as a highlight in more than five decades of diplomatic ties established in 1967. The visit also underscores the role of the Malaysian monarchy in advancing the nation's diplomacy. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
King returns home after maiden state visit to Russia
KAZAN: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for home after concluding his six-day state visit to Russia. The special flight carrying His Majesty took off from the Kazan International Airport at 11.08am on Sunday (Aug 10). Accompanying His Majesty to the airport was the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. The state visit, which began on Aug 5, was undertaken at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. On Aug 6, the King was accorded a state welcoming ceremony at the Moscow Kremlin, where Putin formally greeted His Majesty, followed by an official meeting between the two leaders. In Moscow, Sultan Ibrahim visited the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (NAMI) to observe advancements in Russian automotive technology. The King also visited Tochka Kipeniya, a technology and innovation centre, where he obtained insights into the Russian drone technology. After concluding the programmes in Moscow, His Majesty departed for Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, for the second segment of the state visit, and received an audience from Minnikhanov at the Kazan Kremlin Presidential Palace. This is the first state visit by a Malaysian head of state to Russia and has been described as a highlight in more than five decades of diplomatic ties established in 1967. The visit also underscores the role of the Malaysian monarchy in advancing the nation's diplomacy. – Bernama.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
King tours Kazan helicopter plant in state trip to Russia
KAZAN, Aug 10 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today visited the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KHP), one of the world's largest helicopter manufacturers. Accompanied by the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, His Majesty was welcomed by KHP general director Nikolai Yakovlev. Also present were Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, who is also Minister-in-Attendance, Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin, and Malaysian Ambassador to Russia Datuk Cheong Loon Lai. During the visit, His Majesty was briefed on the plant's operations, before touring the assembly facilities and the showroom. Sultan Ibrahim was also introduced to a range of helicopters produced by the Kazan enterprise, including the Mi-38 with a high-comfort cabin, the Mi-8MTV-1 in transport and premium configurations, and the light Ansat helicopters in police and medical variants. His Majesty also inspected the interior of several helicopters at the showroom. Before concluding the programme, Sultan Ibrahim viewed an exhibition highlighting Tatarstan's industrial capabilities at the new flight test building. The visit to Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, is part of His Majesty's state visit to Russia, undertaken at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. — Bernama
