OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU TO MALAYSIA 3–5 JUNE 2025
OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT
OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU TO MALAYSIA
3–5 JUNE 2025
President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo will undertake an official visit to Malaysia from 3 to 5 June 2025. This marks his first visit to Malaysia since assuming office in February 2020. The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Economic Planning and Regional Integration, as well as senior officials in the Presidential Cabinet.
President Embalo will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya, followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Dato’ 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. In honour of President Embalo and his delegation, the Prime Minister will host an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex.
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.
PUTRAJAYA
3 June 2025