PM Anwar Shares Coincidental Meeting With North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had the opportunity to meet and greet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while participating in China's Victory Day parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, at Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, Wednesday morning.

Through a post on Facebook, Anwar said he had the chance to shake hands and greet the North Korean supreme leader.

"Coincidentally met with the head of the North Korean government, Kim Jong Un, who was also present to witness the parade at Tiananmen Square. Had time to shake hands and exchange greetings,” he said.

Earlier, Anwar and his wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, arrived at the square at 8.30 am and were greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan.

According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 26 foreign leaders attended the large-scale military parade, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni, Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and Acting President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing.

Tens of thousands of people also attended the commemorative event, which was broadcast live by Chinese media.

-- BERNAMA