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Mattis Welcomes Malaysian Defense Minister to the Pentagon

  • Defense.gov
  • Sept. 24, 2018 | 1:03

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis hosted an honor cordon to welcome Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamad Sabu to the Pentagon, Sept. 24, 2018. The two leaders highlighted their military partnership and the shared democratic values between their countries.