Malaysian King Presents Sisi with the 'Order of the Crown of the Realm'

Kuala Lumpur (Agencies): Yesterday, Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim presented Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi with the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara, the highest federal order of the Crown of Malaysia and the country’s most prestigious federal honor, awarded to foreign heads of state, princes, and other distinguished figures. The award was conferred during the Malaysian king’s reception of President el-Sisi at the National Palace, Istana Negara, marking el-Sisi’s first state visit to the country.

Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated that “this high honor underscores the distinguished and historic ties between Egypt and Malaysia, and reflects the esteem in which the King of Malaysia holds President el-Sisi.”

The Malaysian king and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received President el-Sisi, who participated in formal reception ceremonies that included the playing of both countries’ national anthems, an honor guard review, a 21-gun salute, and signing the visitors’ book.

Ambassador El-Shenawy noted that el-Sisi “expressed his pride in undertaking a state visit to Malaysia,” reaffirming his appreciation for the hospitality and warm welcome, and praising the historic relations between Egypt and Malaysia. El-Sisi invited the King of Malaysia to visit Egypt, an invitation the king expressed his appreciation for, according to a statement from the Egyptian Presidency.

The Malaysian king also hosted a luncheon in honor of President el-Sisi and the accompanying delegation.