Anwar given official welcome by Italian government at Chigi Palace
His arrival at around 12 noon local time was greeted by his counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, followed by the playing of both nations' national anthems.
Anwar was then invited to inspect the guard of honour, followed by an introduction session with members of both countries' delegations.
Accompanying him were Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Transport Minister Anthony Loke; Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu; Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz; and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Delegations from both countries then held a bilateral meeting, scheduled to last approximately 40 minutes.
Anwar later departed for Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to continue his official visit to Paris, France.
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