List of international prime ministerial trips made by Ismail Sabri Yaakob

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Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the 9th prime minister of Malaysia, made 11 international trips to 12 nations during his premiership, which began on 21 August 2021 and ended on 24 November 2022.[1]

Summary[edit]

The number of visits per country where Prime Minister Ismail Sabri travelled are:

2021[edit]

Country Areas visited Dates Details Image
1  Indonesia Jakarta,
Bogor,
Bandung 		9–11 November Held discussion with the Indonesian business community, the Indonesian media and the Malaysian diaspora.[2] Met with President Joko Widodo at Istana Bogor.[3][4] Visited the production facility of military equipment, PT Pindad in Bandung.[5]
2  Singapore Woodlands,
Central Area 		29 November Met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Halimah Yacob. Launched the vaccinated travel lane at the Woodlands Checkpoint for travel between the two nations.[6][7][8]

2022[edit]

Country Areas visited Dates Details Image
1  Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan 14–15 February Met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman. Discussed the proposed establishment of a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) by air between both nations, cooperation in the field of health diplomacy, and proposals towards strengthening economic cooperation. Had an opportunity to hold a meeting session with the Malaysian diaspora.[9]
2  Cambodia Phnom Penh 23–24 February Met with Prime Minister Hun Sen and King Norodom Sihamoni.[10] Discussed initiatives to further strengthen both nations' long-standing relations including post-COVID-19 cooperation. Had an opportunity to hold a meeting session with the Malaysian diaspora.[11]
 Thailand Bangkok 24–26 February Discussed the proposed reopening of the border, recognition of vaccination cert, cooperation in vaccine R&D, infrastructure projects on the border as well as economic relations and cooperation between the two nations. Had an opportunity to hold a meeting session with the Malaysian diaspora. Attended a hi-tea ceremony with members of the Malaysia-Thailand Chamber of Commerce. Met with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha at Government House.[12]
3  Vietnam Hanoi 20–22 March Had an opportunity to hold a meeting session with the Malaysian diaspora. Met with several Vietnamese leaders including Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Discussed on strengthening cooperation between the two countries post COVID-19. Discussed few current issues including Myanmar, and the impact of the war in Ukraine. The two leaders also witnessed several MoU exchanges.
4  Qatar Doha, Al Khor 27–29 March Visited the Baladna farm, Baladna-quality Holstein cow milk production centre, Agrico's organic vegetable, mushroom and shrimp farm in Al Khor. Had an opportunity to hold a meeting session with the Malaysian diaspora. Met with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Amiri Diwan. Exchanged views on international issues of mutual interest, paving the way for economic collaboration as well as post-pandemic recovery efforts.
 United Arab Emirates Dubai 29–31 March Witnessed the signing of several MOUs at the Emaar Club. Visited the Malaysia Pavilion at the Dubai 2020 Expo. Attended the 2022 World Government Summit and met Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Attended a dinner with the Malaysian diaspora.
5  Indonesia Jakarta 1 April Met with President Joko Widodo at Istana Merdeka. Witnessed the signing of an MOU for the recruitment and protection of Indonesian domestic workers in Malaysia.
6  United Kingdom Luton,
London 		10 May Visited the "Tenun Pahang: Weaving Hope" exhibition in conjunction with London Craft Week at the Malaysian High Commission building, Belgrave Square.[13] Met with Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.[13] Attended Aidilfitri celebration with the Malaysian diaspora.[14]
 United States Maryland,
Washington, D.C. 		10–13 May Met with several prominent leaders representing US Fortune 500 companies and senior officials of major US companies. Witnessed several exchanges of MoU documents. Met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, along with other ASEAN leaders, at the White House for the ASEAN-US Special Summit.
7  Japan Tokyo 23–28 May Received the Honorary Doctorate in Medicine from Nihon University.[15] Visited Itabashi City Hall to witness the signing of a pledge to strengthen sustainable development goals. Had a collaboration session between Malaysian businessmen and their communities in Itabashi. Met with top management representatives from 14 Japanese companies in Itabashi. Delivered his inaugural keynote address at the 27th Nikkei Conference.[16]
8  Turkey Istanbul,
Ankara 		5–8 July Visited Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, operated by MAHB.[17] Attended a business meeting session involving Malaysian giants and leading Turkish companies.[18] Met with Malaysian diaspora.[19] Visited the defence companies Makine ve Kimya Corporation and Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara.[20] Met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while exchanging views on strengthening relations between the two countries, as well as discussing economic cooperation and regional and international issues.[21]
9  United States New York City 22–25 September Delivered Malaysia's national statement at the seventy-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly.[22] Met with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands. Had dinner with the Malaysian diaspora in New York.
 United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi 26–29 September Visited the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to build cooperation between Malaysia's PETRONAS and United Arab Emirates' ADNOC in the areas of oil, gas and renewable energy. Had an audience with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.[23]

Multilateral meetings[edit]

Group Year
2021 2022
APEC 12 November,
New Zealand Auckland
EAS
(ASEAN) 		26–27 October,
Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan
Others None None
██ = Virtual

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ismail Sabri sworn in as country's ninth PM". Malay Mail. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  2. ^ "PM Ismail Sabri arrives in Jakarta for three-day official visit to Indonesia". Bernama. Malay Mail. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Ismail Sabri accorded grand welcome by Indonesian president Jokowi in first official visit as PM". Bernama. Malay Mail. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Malaysia expands investments in Indonesia with signing of MoUs, agreements worth US$3.1b". Bernama. Malay Mail. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  5. ^ "National defence and security industry policy to be launched in one-two months, says PM Ismail Sabri". Bernama. Malay Mail. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Ismail Sabri arrives for first official visit to S'pore, officiates VTL-Land with S'pore PM Lee". Bernama. The Star. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  7. ^ "PM Ismail Sabri describes first official visit to S'pore as a success". Bernama. New Straits Times. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  8. ^ "OFFICIAL VISIT OF YAB PRIME MINISTER TO THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". MOFA Malaysia. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  9. ^ "LAWATAN RASMI YAB DATO' SRI ISMAIL SABRI YAAKOB, PERDANA MENTERI MALAYSIA KE NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 14 – 15 FEBRUARI 2022" (in Malay). MOFA Malaysia. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  10. ^ "PM Ismail Sabri diberi sambutan rasmi di Peace Palace" (in Malay). Berita RTM. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Malaysian PM wraps up official visit to Cambodia". Khmer Times. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  12. ^ "PM Ismail Sabri's visit to Thailand expected to bring 'good news' on reopening land borders, says envoy". Bernama. Malay Mail. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Tenun Pahang kebanggaan negara di London – Ismail". mykmu.net (in Malay). 11 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  14. ^ "Exciting Keluarga Malaysia Aidilfitri celebration for Malaysians in UK". The Star. BERNAMA. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  15. ^ "PM Ismail Sabri receives honorary doctorate from Nihon University". New Straits Times. BERNAMA. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  16. ^ Imahashi, Rurika (26 May 2022). "Malaysia's Ismail Sabri says war, friction causing 'negative ripples'". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  17. ^ D. Arul Rajoo (5 July 2022). "PM Ismail Sabri visits MAHB's Sabiha Gokcen International Airport". Malay Mail. BERNAMA. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  18. ^ Azil, Firdaus (6 July 2022). "Perdana Menteri saksikan pertemuan perniagaan antara syarikat Malaysia, Turkiye" [The Prime Minister witnessed a business meeting between a Malaysian company, Turkiye] (in Malay). Astro Awani. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Rakyat Malaysia di Turkiye turut terkesan kenaikan harga barang keperluan" [Malaysians in Turkey are also affected by the increase in the price of essential goods]. Harian Metro (in Malay). BERNAMA. New Straits Times Press. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  20. ^ "PM lawat syarikat utama pertahanan aeroangkasa Turkiye" [PM visits major Turkiye aerospace defense company]. Sinar Harian (in Malay). BERNAMA. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  21. ^ Ahmad, Mohd Rasdan (7 July 2022). "Ismail Sabri disambut Erdogan di Kompleks Presiden Turkiye" [Ismail Sabri was greeted by Erdogan at the Turkish Presidential Complex] (in Malay). Kosmo!. Utusan Group. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  22. ^ "Malaysia proposes UN to create an international monetary cooperation mechanism". BERNAMA. Astro Awani. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  23. ^ "PM Ismail Sabri arrives in Abu Dhabi on four-day working visit". Malay Mail. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
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