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Barnama
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Sheikh Tamim, Sayyid Asaad Land In KL For ASEAN-GCC Summit
GENERAL Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, arrives today to attend the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Sayyid Asaad and his delegation are welcomed by Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED SEPANG, May 26 (Bernama) -- Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived here today to attend the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The special aircraft carrying Sheikh Tamim landed at Bunga Raya Complex at 9.52 pm, where he was greeted by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, arrived with his delegation at 7.50 pm. They were welcomed by Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Oman's ambassador to Malaysia Sheikh Al-Abbas Ibrahim Hamed Al Harthi. Sayyid Asaad is leading the Omani delegation on behalf of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. Upon arrival, both leaders inspected a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, led by Capt Muhammad Firdaus Mat Hayin. Qatar and Oman were members of the GCC, which also included Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The ASEAN-GCC Summit, first held in 2023 in Riyadh, serves as a platform to enhance cooperation between Southeast Asia and the Gulf region. The 46th ASEAN Summit began at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today, while the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit will take place at the same venue tomorrow.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN leaders respond positively to ASEAN-BAC's 12 priority economic deliverables
KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asian leaders have responded positively to the ASEAN Business Advisory Council's (ABAC) 12 priority economic deliverables (PEDs) aimed at deepening regional integration. ASEAN-BAC Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak said the PEDs are key economic initiatives designed to boost regional growth and integration, particularly under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) pillar. Among efforts to deepen economic integration include promoting inclusive growth, advancing sustainability and expanding the digital economy. 'These projects are going to take time as the officials will have to go through the policy implications and policy changes,' he told the media after the ASEAN leaders' interface with ASEAN-BAC representatives here today. Among other PED initiatives are the flagship ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) and the ASEAN Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus. Nazir said that ASEAN businesses should strengthen collaboration and seize opportunities within the regional bloc amid global economic uncertainty. The public and private sectors across ASEAN, as a region, must work together to capitalise on emerging prospects, he said. 'We all have to work together because we can do a lot more. Certainly, we take heed of what the government and the leaders are saying, and we want to do it. 'Of course, there are certain policy changes that would be helpful to us and that's what we're pushing for,' he added. The interface was held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. The 46th ASEAN Summit spans two days starting today, and Malaysia is also hosting two key high-level engagements that coincide with it — the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. This year marks Malaysia's fifth time as ASEAN Chair, having previously held the chairmanship in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN leaders respond positively to ASEAN-BAC's 12 PEDs
KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asian leaders have responded positively to the ASEAN Business Advisory Council's (ABAC) 12 priority economic deliverables (PEDs) aimed at deepening regional integration. ASEAN-BAC Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak said the PEDs are key economic initiatives designed to boost regional growth and integration, particularly under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) pillar. Among efforts to deepen economic integration include promoting inclusive growth, advancing sustainability and expanding the digital economy. 'These projects are going to take time as the officials will have to go through the policy implications and policy changes,' he told the media after the ASEAN leaders' interface with ASEAN-BAC representatives here today. Among other PED initiatives are the flagship ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) and the ASEAN Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus. Nazir said that ASEAN businesses should strengthen collaboration and seize opportunities within the regional bloc amid global economic uncertainty. The public and private sectors across ASEAN, as a region, must work together to capitalise on emerging prospects, he said. 'We all have to work together because we can do a lot more. Certainly, we take heed of what the government and the leaders are saying, and we want to do it. 'Of course, there are certain policy changes that would be helpful to us and that's what we're pushing for,' he added. The interface was held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. The 46th ASEAN Summit spans two days starting today, and Malaysia is also hosting two key high-level engagements that coincide with it — the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. This year marks Malaysia's fifth time as ASEAN Chair, having previously held the chairmanship in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015.
