KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will make a working visit to Washington DC on Sept 12.
This follows an invitation from United States (US) President Donald Trump.
“The two leaders will discuss on mutually beneficial cooperation including on national safety and ways to combat terrorism and extremism activities as well as on trade and investment between the two nations” said Wisma Putra in a statement today.
Malaysia and US will be celebrating 60th anniversary of bilateral ties this year, which have been enhanced to comprehensive partnership under the leadership of Najib added the Foreign Ministry.
In Washington DC, the White House in a statement said Trump is looking forward to discuss ways to further strengthen and broaden US-Malaysia bilateral ties and expand regional cooperation with one of US’ closest partners in Southeast Asia.
“President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak of Malaysia to the White House on September 12.
“President Trump looks forward to celebrating the 60th anniversary of United States-Malaysia bilateral relations and discussing ways to strengthen and broaden our bilateral relationship and expand regional cooperation with one of America’s closest partners in Southeast Asia,” said the statement.
The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the plan for a meeting, said Najib has been eager to emphasise his friendship with Trump.