Guinea-Bissau President Embalo Makes Inaugural Visit To Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, June 3 (Bernama) – The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, will undertake a three-day official visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday (June 3) to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, in a statement on Tuesday said it is Embalo’s first visit to Malaysia since assuming office in February 2020.

“President Embalo will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya, followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“Discussions will centre on strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on trade and investment, agriculture, education, and capacity building. Both leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the statement read.

Anwar will host an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya, in honour of Embalo and his delegation. The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Economic Planning and Regional Integration, as well as senior officials in the Presidential Cabinet.

Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau established diplomatic relations in November 1974.

Bilateral ties between the two countries remain cordial, underpinned by a shared commitment to cooperation at 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 Malaysia's exports to Guinea-Bissau valued at RM4.04 million and imports at RM0.06 million.

-- BERNAMA