21-Gun Salute for Xi Jinping: Welcomed with State Honors
Published atApr 16, 2025 05:40 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a state visit, attended the state guest welcoming ceremony at the National Palace this morning. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim (right) meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the National Palace, where the two engaged in a cordial and happy conversation.His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim received Xi Jinping at 10:30 AM. Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar and his wife Dato' Seri Wan Azizah, along with the two deputy prime ministers Dato' Seri Ahmad Zahid and Dato' Seri Fadillah Yusof, as well as several cabinet ministers, also attended the welcoming ceremony. Xi Jinping reviews the guard of honor at the state guest welcoming ceremony held at the National Palace.The welcoming ceremony took place at the parade ground of the National Palace, where the Royal Malaysian Army Band played the national anthems of both countries, followed by a 21-gun salute fired by Battery 41 of the Royal Artillery Regiment. Xi Jinping salutes the Royal Malaysian Regiment's 1st Battalion guard of honor.
Xi Jinping then reviewed the Royal Malaysian Regiment's 1st Battalion guard of honor, which consisted of 4 officers and 103 personnel, commanded by Major Mohamad Wadjiuddin. Xi Jinping's visit attracted numerous high-profile guests from home and abroad. Among them, the Minister of Housing Ni Kemeng (5th from right) and the Permanent Honorary President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Tan Sri Tay Leong Yeow (1st from left).After the welcoming ceremony, the National Department for Culture and Arts presented a traditional welcoming dance in honor of the Chinese President's visit to the National Palace. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim accompanied Chinese President Xi Jinping in the welcoming ceremony at the National Palace, grandly welcoming Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia. Accompanying them was Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar.Later, His Majesty held a meeting with Xi Jinping and the Chinese delegation, followed by a gift exchange ceremony at the Seri Maharaja Hall. Xi Jinping's motorcade arrived at the National Palace on Wednesday morning.His Majesty also hosted a state banquet in the main banquet hall to welcome Xi Jinping and his delegation.
Xi Jinping is visiting the country for a three-day state visit at the invitation of His Majesty. This is his second visit to Malaysia after 12 years. The last visit was in 2013 when China and Malaysia elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
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