Anifah says PM's wife helps strengthen bilateral ties but some say isn't that the job of the Kementerian Luar Negeri

A report by the Malaysian Insider provoked attention:

Anifah: Rosmah helps strengthen bilateral ties

Jan 29 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman described Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor as a smart woman who has contributed in strengthening Malaysia’s relations with other countries.

He said Rosmah’s credibility was recognised by many foreign governments and this was proven from the various invitations she received to deliver keynote addresses at various international conferences, particularly on early childhood education as well as on women and social development issues.

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I know YB Anifah has done great as our Menteri Luar Negeri, I dare say much better than the 3 Menteri Luar Negeri before him. But sorry, I do not know what to make out of this statement attributed to our current Menteri Luar, but, isn't strengthening of bilateral ties between sovereign countries the job of our Cabinet Ministers the PM, DPM in particular the Menteri Luar Negeri?