Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (R) and Qatar
Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the joint press
conference (Source: New Straits Times)
The information was affirmed at a press conference on December 6 after the
meeting between Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Emir of Qatar
Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al-Thani in Putrajaya as part of the latter’s three-day
visit to Malaysia.
Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Abdulrahman
Al-Thani expressed his confidence that Malaysia’s economy will continue to
grow and pledged to push ahead with discussions on enhancing investment and
economic cooperation.
He noted Malaysian companies are doing a good job in Qatar and encouraged more
firms to come to Doha, particularly to join infrastructure projects for the
2022 World Cup.
The two countries agreed to launch a joint business council, he said, adding
that both leaders have instructed agencies to set up a platform to supervise
sectors relating to economy, trade, politics and more.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said his country is pleased Qatar
is ready to increase investment in Malaysia.
The main focus of discussion at the meeting is possible ways for both sides to
strengthen and broaden cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, he
added.
Sheikh Mohammed said both leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation in
international development where the two countries could capitalise on
the capacity within the Malaysian government in providing technical assistance
while Qatar is providing foreign aid to several countries.
Through this potential cooperation model, the two countries’ leaders hoped to
elevate the bilateral relationship, he added.
Source: VNA
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