TOKYO, June 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, marking his first official visit to Japan since taking office.

Upon arrival, Anwar was warmly received by his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, and presented with a guard of honour, as the national anthems of Malaysia and Japan were played in tribute.

Anwar was then introduced to Japanese Cabinet ministers and senior government officials, after which he introduced the Malaysian delegation to Takaichi.

Following the ceremony, both leaders proceeded to a bilateral meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest and enhance regional cooperation.

This visit is Anwar’s first official trip to Japan since becoming Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister in November 2022, though he previously made two working visits in 2023 and 2024. — Bernama