Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who was born in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is set to visit Malaysia.
Wong, who will depart for Vietnam tomorrow, will arrive in Malaysia on June 28.
The first Asian-born member of an Australian cabinet will meet with Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein and International Trade and Investment Minister Azmin Ali.
"I will reaffirm our commitment as comprehensive strategic partners and discuss economic recovery, climate action, education ties and health security," she said in a statement.
Wong is also Australia's first female openly LGBT federal parliamentarian and is credited as being an instrumental figure in the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia.
Sabah pit stop
During her visit, Wong will take a trip to her home state.
"I will also travel to Sabah. It's a region with longstanding ties to Australia, and it's the region where I am from.
"Having spent my early years in Kota Kinabalu, I look forward to the great honour of returning to the city as Australia's foreign minister," she added.
Wong said her visit is aimed at depending on genuine links in Vietnam and Malaysia including family, business, education and tourism.
"It's important we work closely together to capitalise on shared economic opportunities, strengthen regional security, and address climate change," she added. - Mkini
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