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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia rolls out warm welcome for Guinea-Bissau president
PUTRAJAYA: President of Guinea-Bissau General Umaro Sissoco Embaló received an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex today. His arrival was greeted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 9.00am. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Fadillah Yusof, Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Also in attendance were several deputy ministers, senior government officials and diplomats. Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa, bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east. Its capital is Bissau. Embaló, who is on a four-day visit, then inspected a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 103 officers of different ranks, led by Major Mohamad Waqiyuddin Abdul Rahman, from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. This official visit marks his first visit to Malaysia since assuming office as the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau in February 2020. Anwar will host Embaló and his delegation which includes the Republic's Minister of Economic Planning and Regional Integration, Soares Sambú, as well as senior officials from the Cabinet at a luncheon today. Wisma Putra in a statement yesterday said the visit reflects the shared commitment of both Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau to further strengthen bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation, building upon the warm and longstanding ties that have united the two nations. Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau established diplomatic relations in November 1974. Bilateral ties between the two countries remain cordial, based on a shared commitment to cooperation on both bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the United Nations (UN), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with Guinea-Bissau reached RM4.1 million, with Malaysian exports amounting to RM4.04 million and imports standing at RM0.06 million.
Emirates 24/7
10-02-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Presidents of UAE, Guinea-Bissau discuss bilateral relations, exchange honours
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders discussed cooperation, particularly in the areas of development, economy, trade, and investment, with a focus on advancing shared development priorities and fulfilling the aspirations of their peoples for progress and prosperity. The discussions also covered a range of issues of mutual interest, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Guinea-Bissau for the benefit of both nations and their citizens. As part of the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló exchanged honours. His Highness conferred the Order of Zayed, the UAE's highest decoration awarded to heads of state, upon the President of Guinea-Bissau in recognition of his efforts to enhance bilateral relations. In turn, His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló presented His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with the Amílcar Cabral Medal, the highest honour granted by Guinea-Bissau, in appreciation of his role in strengthening ties between the two countries across various fields and as a testament to the deep bonds of friendship that unite them. The meeting and the exchange of honours were attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and a number of top officials. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
