KUALA LUMPUR -- Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak
will begin an official visit to the United Kingdom, at the invitation of Prime
Minister David Cameron, beginning today and continuing through July 15.The Foreign Ministry, in a statement released
here yesterday, said the visit was significant as it reflects the long-standing
and strong historical links between the two countries."In line with Malaysia's objective of becoming a
high-income country, this visit could become a catalyst in expanding the
existing network of cooperation and enable both countries to work together in
facing new global challenges," the statement said.
It will be the first official visit by Najib to
the United Kingdom since taking over the country's leadership in April 2009.During the visit, Najib will inspect a Guard of
Honor at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office before his luncheon meeting with
Cameron. The statement said both occasions are significant for Kuala
Lumpur-London relations since such protocol arrangements were normally not
accorded for visits by Heads of Government.
"The two prime ministers will have the
opportunity to chart a new direction of bilateral relations and enhance
cooperation in various fields. The meeting is expected to infuse a fresh
dynamism into the multi-faceted and multi-dimensional relationship between the
two countries," the statement said.
Najib is also expected to meet with
representatives of the British business community and leading financial
institutions in the United Kingdom during scheduled roundtable sessions with the
captains of industry and chairmen and CEOs of capital market. He will also
deliver a keynote address at the Global Investment Forum.
Additionally, the Prime Minister will witness the
signing of several memorandums of understanding covering various fields,
including initiatives to address transnational crime as well as railway
cooperation, and education.
Najib will also have an audience with Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.During the visit, Najib will be accompanied by
his wife, Rosmah Mansor, and Foreign Minister Anifah Aman, Home Minister
Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa
Mohamed and Defence Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Source : Bernama
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