KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, yesterday visited the Smolny Complex, a historic landmark in St Petersburg, Russia.
According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, His Majesty was received upon arrival at the complex, which currently serves as the administrative centre of St Petersburg, by the city’s Governor Alexander Beglov.
Also present was the chairman of the St Petersburg Committee for External Relations Evgeny Dmitrievich Grigoriev.
According to the post, Sultan Ibrahim also toured the Smolny Bunker, an underground shelter beneath the Smolny Complex, which was built in 1937, accompanied by Beglov.
Following the tour, His Majesty attended a banquet hosted by Beglov. Malaysian Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai, was also in attendance.
His Majesty was also presented with a video, showcasing the city of St Petersburg, during the banquet.
Beglov later delivered a brief presentation on the city, highlighting St Petersburg as not only a popular international tourist destination, but also a city distinguished by nearly 800 bridges, 94 rivers and about 200 museums.
His Majesty arrived in St Petersburg for a special visit yesterday, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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