By P. Chandra Sagaran
In an effort to enhance existing relationships, the Ipoh City Council delegation led by Ipoh City Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin@Md Daud visited Kota Medan, Indonesia recently.
The visit is significant as Malaysia is Asean 2025 chairman and the council is Chairman of one of the committees under IMT GT.
The three-day tour from January 8 included a courtesy call on Wali Kota Medan Bapak Bobby Nasution.
The group participated in several activities including visits to tourist spots of Istana Maimun, Masjid Raya Mashun and Tanjong A Fie in Kota Medan.
Ties between the cities started back in August 2009.
The relationship is based on importance and equality apart from promoting understanding and friendship between the people of Malaysia and Indonesia.
It will also explore and expand opportunities in tourism, health and digital sectors.
Among the continuation of the programmes between the two cities included student exchange events held in 2015.
It is hoped that the bilateral ties will be maintained and enhanced for the development of the two cities.