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Obama expresses support on MH370: Malaysia
View(s):KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (AFP) – US President Barack Obama offered support to Malaysia today in the baffling mystery over missing flight MH370, an official said.
Malaysia's King Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (2nd,L) addresses US President Barack Obama (C) during an official state dinner (AFP)
Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, who is leading Malaysia’s efforts to determine the fate of the passenger jet, said he spoke briefly with Obama after the president’s arrival for an official visit.
“He said he knows it is a tough, long, road ahead. We’ll work together. There is always support,” Hishammuddin said.
“I’m very happy to hear (this) because it is a long journey.”
The brief encounter occurred during an official welcoming ceremony at Kuala Lumpur’s Parliament Square, where Obama met his host, Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Malaysia is the third stop on an Asian tour by Obama that has taken him to Japan and South Korea. He heads to the Philippines on Monday.
The Beijing-bound Malaysia Airlines flight with 239 people aboard disappeared without warning shortly after take-off from Kuala Lumpur on March 8.