Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Receives Qatar Chamber Delegation

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has received a delegation from the Qatar Chamber, which is participating in the Asean-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur.

The delegation was headed by Qatar Chamber second vice-chairman Rashid bin Hamad al-Athba and board members Ali bin Abdul Latif al-Misnad and Nasser bin Suleiman al-Haidar.

During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral co-operation between Qatar and Malaysia, particularly in commercial and economic fields, and explored ways to strengthen these ties.

The discussion also emphasised the role of the private sector in both countries in enhancing trade exchange and raising it to higher levels, as well as the investment climate and available opportunities.

The meeting also reaffirmed the importance and the need to activate the Joint Qatari-Malaysian Business Council to fulfil its expected role in strengthening ties between business communities in both countries, facilitating mutual investments, and establishing business alliances that enhance trade co-operation.

Furthermore, the idea of opening a Malaysian trade office in Doha was discussed, aiming to expand commercial relations and assist Malaysian companies seeking to enter the Qatari market or export to Qatar. 

The meeting also reviewed the key imports and exports between the two countries and stressed the importance of boosting trade volumes.

The Qatar Chamber delegation also held a meeting with several board members of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, during which they reviewed the co-operation between the two chambers and discussed ways to enhance it in a manner that contributes to the development of trade and economic relations between the two countries.