KUALA LUMPUR: British head of state King Charles III has extended his congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim King of Malaysia on his accession to the throne.
In a statement on the X platform, King Charles said he looked forward to working with His Majesty to ensure the bond between the two countries and families remain strong.
"I look forward to working with you (His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim) on ensuring the enduring bond between our countries, and our families, remain strong and to working together with you on issues which matter so much for our countries and the wider world.
"In particular, I hope we can continue to work together to tackle climate change and improve environmental sustainability.
"This is an important global issue that will impact our lives for years to come," he said.
King Charles said he remembered his visits to Malaysia fondly.
"I remember fondly my visits to Malaysia, including, most recently in 2017 and I look forward to future opportunities to celebrate the close connection that unites our countries and our families," he said.