KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has described the recent Malaysia–Indonesia Annual Consultation Meeting in Jakarta as constructive and promising for Sabah.
He said Sabah’s position was conveyed during the discussions, with several related matters now undergoing further refinement.
While declining to reveal specific topics, Hajiji noted that the outcomes of the meeting are expected to benefit the state in due course.
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The Chief Minister joined Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the 13th annual bilateral meeting held at the Merdeka Palace on Tuesday.
Also present were Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Hajiji was accompanied by key Sabah officials and had earlier attended a pre-council meeting chaired by the Prime Minister in preparation for the talks.