Bangladesh’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Yunus and his delegation were received by home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on their arrival at KLIA Terminal 1, Bernama reported.
Wisma Putra said the visit is in response to Anwar‘s official trip to Bangladesh in October last year.
Yunus, who is accompanied by several advisers and senior government officials, will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex tomorrow. This will be followed by a bilateral meeting with Anwar.
The two leaders are expected to discuss regional and international developments of mutual concern and review progress in Malaysia-Bangladesh relations in key areas such as trade and investment, labour cooperation, education, tourism and defence.
Both leaders will also witness the signing of several MoUs in areas such as defence, energy, strategic and international studies, semiconductor capacity building, and trade promotion.
Wisma Putra said Anwar will host an official luncheon at Seri Perdana Complex in honour of Yunus and his delegation.
Bangladesh is Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner and export destination in South Asia. Total trade between the two nations reached RM13.35 billion last year, an increase of 5.1% compared with 2023.
The major Malaysian exports to Bangladesh include petroleum products, palm oil, and chemicals, while imports comprise mainly of textiles, footwear, and manufactured items.
The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations and foster stronger cooperation in areas of mutual benefit, building upon the strong foundation established since diplomatic ties were forged in 1972.
