PM's Head Scratching Visit To Saudi Arabia

Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

27-Mar-23 07:45

PM's Head Scratching Visit To Saudi Arabia

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Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim held a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia last week, coinciding with the start of Ramadhan. However, the visit oddly concluded without any meetings between Anwar Ibrahim with the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman or King Salman Abdul Aziz. Is there anything to read from these developments and what does this bode for the future of Malaysia-Saudi bilateral ties? Middle East expert Dr. James Dorsey weighs in.

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