SUBANG: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Malaysia on Sunday (Oct 26) to attend the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS), which is scheduled to officially commence Monday, as part of 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits.
The special aircraft carrying Albanese and his delegation landed at the air force base here at 3pm and was received by National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
The Australian Prime Minister later inspected a guard of honour mounted by two officers and 26 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Capt Muhammad Nafis Norshid.
During his visit, Albanese is also scheduled to attend the 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Summit on Monday and the 5th Asean-Australia Summit on Tuesday.
Malaysia, as Asean Chair 2025, is hosting more than 30 world leaders, including those from Asean member states as well as the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, to deepen engagement and cooperation while addressing regional and global challenges of mutual concern.
Leaders and representatives from international bodies such as the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the International Federation of Association Football are also attending the high-level meetings. – Bernama
