Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received a warm welcome from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday morning in Putrajaya. The reception took place at the Perdana Putra building, where Rahman arrived with his spouse Zubaida Rahman. Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, greeted the Bangladeshi delegation upon arrival.

A guard of honor was presented by the Malaysian Armed Forces, accompanied by the national anthems of both countries. Prime Minister Rahman inspected the guard before introducing his delegation to the Malaysian leader. In turn, Anwar Ibrahim introduced members of his cabinet to the visiting prime minister. Following the formal introductions, Rahman signed the visitors’ book at the entrance of the building.

The two prime ministers later held a private meeting. To mark the occasion, the roads leading to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office were decorated with the national flags of Bangladesh and Malaysia.