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The Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China eyes stronger cooperation with GCC and Asean for interests of global south
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (May 26) to attend the inaugural Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit. The special aircraft carrying Li and his delegation lands at the Bunga Raya Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 12.20pm. - Photo: Bernama KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama-Xinhua): Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China looks forward to strengthening communication and cooperation with countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) to promote peace, prosperity and stability in Asia, and make positive contributions to upholding the interests of the Global South. To that end, Li said, the Asean-GCC-China Summit is an opportunity, reported Xinhua. Li made the remarks during his meeting with Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, crown prince of Kuwait. Li Qiang added that China also stands ready to deepen cooperation with Kuwait in such areas as energy, investment, green economy, digital economy and artificial intelligence, creating more avenues for mutual benefit. The Chinese premier arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to attend the Asean (the Association of South-East Asian Nations)-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council)-China Summit. - Bernama-Xinhua
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
UAE'S RAK ruler Sheik Saud arrives in KL for Asean-GCC, Asean-GCC-China summits
SEPANG: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, arrived here today to attend the second Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit. The UAE delegation, which landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 8.10pm, was received by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Upon arrival, Sheikh Saud inspected a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial). Sheikh Saud is leading the UAE delegation on behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the high-level meetings, which will begin tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Accompanying Sheikh Saud were Vice Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah's Investment and Development Office Sheikh Khalid bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State Ahmed Al Sayegh and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar. The delegation also includes board member of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, UAE Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Mubarak Saeed Al Dhaheri and UAE Ambassador to Indonesia and Asean Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri. 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, being held on May 26 and 27 under Malaysia's Asean 2025 Chairmanship themed "Inclusivity and Sustainability", will also see the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit, reflecting growing interest in multilateral dialogue on trade, energy security, climate change and investment. The UAE, a key economic and strategic partner for many Asean nations, continues to deepen its engagement with the region through high-level participation and investment-driven diplomacy. – Bernama
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Delegates begin arriving for Asean Summit
SEPANG: Malaysia is receiving a wave of diplomatic arrivals today as delegates gather in Kuala Lumpur for the upcoming 46th Asean Summit and related meetings. Among the early arrivals was the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State, Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, who landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 2.16pm. Also arriving today were Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn at 2.40pm, followed by Saudi Arabia's Deputy International Multilateral Affairs Minister, Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, at 3pm. Timor-Leste's Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, arrived at 5pm, while Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Bui Thanh Son, landed at 5.45pm. The 46th Asean Summit will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 26 and 27, alongside the second Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit. The summit will bring together leaders from Asean member states to deliberate on regional developments and chart the future direction of the regional bloc. This marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing Asean, following previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Over 500 international media personnel register for Asean Summit 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 1,000 media practitioners have registered to cover the Asean Summit 2025, including over 500 international journalists, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. "This is a high level of participation and demonstrates that the Asean Summit, the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the Asean-GCC-China Summit are highly anticipated, and will be widely covered by news agencies from many countries," he said in a press conference after reviewing preparations at the International Media Centre in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. Fahmi said that the figure is expected to increase in the coming days and encouraged local media to use the opportunity to forge stronger regional ties. "Do make use of this opportunity to build connections with other media organisations." He added that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has deployed 31 5G inner boxes for all Asean meetings and 26 smaller units across the venues, highlighting the readiness of the network for media operations. "Internet speeds (at the convention centre) range from 300Mbps to 600Mbps. The speed at the Media Centre reaches nearly 1Gbps. "This is a solid level of preparation, and I will request that a few aspects be further reviewed." Malaysia will host the 46th Asean Summit this month, followed by the Asean Summit with Dialogue Partners at the end of October, in its capacity as chair of the regional bloc for 2025. The Summit is expected to bring together leaders from all 10 member states to deliberate on key regional issues with the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability". Malaysia has chaired Asean in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Capital A targets Saudi expansion
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: 'We have so many projects we're excited to embark on, ranging from logistics to aircraft engineering; we're ready to grow with our brothers and sisters in Saudi Arabia,' Tony said. Kuala Lumpur: Capital A Bhd Wednesday announced plans to expand into Saudi Arabia, with new AirAsia routes to Riyadh and Dammam and more Kuala Lumpur-Jeddah flights, marking a key step in its Middle East growth strategy. In a statement today, the airline group said it is also exploring potential connections from Bangkok and Jakarta to Riyadh, part of a broader ambition to boost Middle East-Asean connectivity. Capital A Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the new Riyadh route is projected to serve nearly one million two-way passengers by 2026 and more than seven million by 2030, reflecting strong demand for enhanced Asean-Gulf region connectivity. 'We have so many projects we're excited to embark on, ranging from logistics to aircraft engineering; we're ready to grow with our brothers and sisters in Saudi Arabia,' he said. Beyond airline operations, the group plans to bring its broader business ecosystem to the Kingdom, including its logistics arm Teleport, aircraft maintenance and engineering services provider Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), and its digital travel platform AirAsia MOVE. As part of its logistics strategy, Capital A said Teleport aims to collaborate with Saudi logistics hubs and free trade zones to establish efficient cargo corridors between Asean and the Middle East, enabling faster and more cost-effective movement of goods, including e-commerce. 'With AirAsia's extensive belly cargo capacity and network reach, the partnership could help position Saudi Arabia as a key regional transhipment point for goods moving between Asia, Europe, and Africa, supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals of becoming a global logistics hub,' it said. Meanwhile, ADE will explore opportunities to collaborate with Saudi aviation stakeholders to support the Kingdom's rapidly growing aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector. The group said this may include setting up line maintenance facilities at key Saudi airports, training and upskilling local talent in aviation engineering, and sharing best practices in cost-efficient, high-quality MRO services. 'With exponential growth in airline operations across the region, ADE aims to contribute to the development of a robust and self-sustaining aviation support ecosystem in Saudi Arabia,' it added. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
