[PHOTOS] Malaysia-US Bilateral Talks Sees Agreement For Boosting Both Countries' Ties
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Sunday that he and US President Barack Obama agreed to upgrade the two countries' ties to a "comprehensive partnership."
By Sadho Ram — 27 Apr 2014, 02:33 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
The Bilateral Meeting Between Malaysia And The US At Seri Perdana Has Ended With Najib And Obama Leading Their Respective Delegations
US President Barack Obama and Malaysian prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during billateral meeting at Kompleks Sri Perdana in Purajaya.
Image via The Star OnlineThe bilateral meeting between Malaysia and the United States at Seri Perdana here has ended with Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and President Barack Obama leading their respective delegations.
thestar.com.myBefore The Meeting, Najib And Obama Held A Four-Eyed Discussion, Which Lasted More Than Half-An-Hour
Obama being greeted by Najib ahead of their bilateral meeting at Seri Perdana in Putrajaya on Sunday.
Image via imgur.comAfter The Bilateral Meeting, Prime Minister Najib's Official Facebook Page Posted This Selfie With Obama
Both Leaders Holding A Joint Press Conference After The Working Luncheon
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak (right) speaks as US President Barack Obama (left) listens during a joint press conference at Seri Perdana in Malaysia's administrative capital in Putrajaya
Image via imgur.com"This marks a new phase in our relationship, with greater collaboration in economy, security, education, science, technology," Najib told a joint news conference with Mr Obama following their discussion. We also decided to reinfigure senior officials' dialogues as a key forum for high-level discussion."
Najib also said that the two leaders, in a discussion about territorial tensions in the South China Sea, had agreed on the importance of upholding international law.
thestar.com.myYesterday, Foreign Minister Anifah Said Obama's Maiden Visit Provided A Timely Opportunity For Both Sides To Reflect On The Progress In Bilateral Ties