Ministerial visit reinforces Australia-Sarawak bilateral ties
Cahill (centre) receives a memento from the BCM representative Yasmin Khalid Nicholls (left), witnessed by Sarawak Australia Business Chamber chairman Rodger Chan. – Ukas photo
KUCHING (June 25): Australia's Northern Territory Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations, Robyn Cahill, arrived in Kuching yesterday for a four-day visit to Sarawak.
According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between Sarawak and the Northern Territory of Australia, particularly in the aspects of tourism, culture, and community relations.
It also seeks to enhance diplomatic ties and foster greater social exchange between Sarawak and Australia.
Cahill began her itinerary with a visit to the Borneo Cultural Museum (BCM) at 11am, where she was briefed on the museum's collection that showcases the history and culture of Sarawak's diverse ethnic groups ― Dayak, Malay, Melanau, and Chinese communities ― through interactive exhibitions and heritage artefacts.
Cahill met Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan at Wisma Sumber Alam yesterday, followed by a dinner hosted by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian later in the evening. Awang Tengah Ali Hasan diplomatic ties lead Northern Territory Robyn Cahill
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