During his first visit.. The King of Malaysia presents Sisi with the “Supreme State Crown Medal”

(CNN) - On Saturday, the owner of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, presented Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi with the “Dargah Utama Sri Mahkota Negara” medal, which is the highest state crown medal in Malaysia, and the highest Malaysian federal medal given to heads of state, foreign princes, and the most distinguished personalities.

This came during the King of Malaysia’s reception of the Egyptian President at the Malaysian National Palace “Istana Negara”, during Sisi’s first state visit to the country.

Egyptian presidential spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy said, “This high honor confirms the distinguished and historical ties that unite Egypt and Malaysia, and reflects the appreciation that the King of Malaysia has for President Sisi.”

Al-Sisi was received by the King of Malaysia and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where the official reception ceremony was held, which included the playing of the two countries’ national anthems, a parade of the honor guard, artillery firing 21 shots, and then Sisi signing the visit register.

Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy indicated that Al-Sisi “expressed his pride in making a state visit to Malaysia,” stressing his appreciation for the generous hospitality and warm reception, and praising the historical relations between Egypt and Malaysia.

Sisi invited the King of Malaysia to visit Egypt, and the King expressed his appreciation for the invitation, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.

The King of Malaysia also held a luncheon in honor of Sisi and his accompanying delegation.

The Egyptian Presidency’s Facebook page published pictures of Sisi’s visit, his reception, and his signing of the visit register.