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Two International Ambassadors Visit Church Headquarters

Two ambassadors to the United States visited Salt Lake City, Utah, and met with leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the last week of February 2024.

Australia Ambassador

Australia’s Ambassador to the United States and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met with members of the First Presidency on Wednesday, February 28. Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was also present at the meeting.

Malaysia Ambassador

The following day, the First Presidency and Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz, the ambassador from Malaysia to the United States. The ambassador was accompanied by his wife, Haflin Binti Saiful Azhar, and their 7-year-old son.

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President Russell M. Nelson visits with Malaysia Ambassador to the United States Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz in the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, February 29, 2024. President Dallin H. Oaks, President Henry B. Eyring, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdrof and the ambassador's wife, Haflin Binti Saiful Azhar, were also present during the visit.2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
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During his visit to Utah, the ambassador also met with state Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and BYU President C. Shane Reese.

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