Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s four-day official visit to Egypt starting today is set to mark a significant milestone in the relations between Malaysia and Egypt, said Malaysia’s ambassador to Egypt, Mohd Tarid Sufian.

He said the visit, at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, would pave the way for diversifying and strengthening cooperation, as well as reinforcing the foundations for synergy in addressing various regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Anwar is expected to arrive in Cairo at 6.30pm local time (12.30am Malaysian time).

According to Tarid, a welcoming ceremony will be held at the Al Ittihadiya Palace...