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The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Asean, Middle East and China get together for landmark summit
KUALA LUMPUR: The Silk Road of China, Mecca and Madinah of the Middle East and Melaka in Asean have all been vital economic links, serving as a crossroads linking the East and West. And these three regions can now bring their unique attributes to shape a future that is more connected, resilient and prosperous, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Calling the inaugural Asean, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China Summit a landmark moment, the Prime Minister said the three regions represented a combined gross domestic product of US$24.87 trillion (RM105.4 trillion) and a population of 2.15 billion. 'This collective offers vast opportunities to synergise our markets, deepen innovation and promote cross-regional investment,' he said in his opening remarks at the summit yesterday. Also present were Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who is the current president of the Supreme Council of the GCC, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Anwar said Asean too has long demonstrated that regionalism – anchored in consensus, respect and openness – can succeed. 'We have thrived in our long-standing partnership with the GCC and China. Today, we have the opportunity to enhance these ties,' he said. 'From the ancient Silk Road to the vibrant maritime networks of South-East Asia to modern trade corridors, our peoples have long connected through commerce, culture and the sharing of ideas. 'Mecca and Madinah are centres for millions of pilgrims. We have hubs around Oman, which became the major trading route and other countries in the GCC. 'And historically, centres such as Melaka exemplified this tradition,' he said. 'For the first time, Asean, the GCC and China have come together in this unique configuration. Three partners, each rich in history, civilisation, culture and shared aspirations,' he said. 'China has not only transformed itself but also the regional economy and the international scene in many areas,' he said. At the Asean level, Anwar said the friendliness, trust and working collaboration between countries are unrivalled. 'We work and think together. We have one of the most peaceful regions in the world and the fastest-growing economy in the world,' Anwar said. Li, meanwhile, said China is ready to work with Asean and the GCC to fully leverage the synergy to become a powerful driving force for shared development and prosperity. 'As Chinese President Xi Jinping said, 'To emerge from the fog and reach the summit', the greatest power is unity, and the most effective method is collective cooperation.'
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN, GCC and China present vast collaborative potential with combined US$24.87 trillion GDP
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China together represent a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of US$24.87 trillion (US$1=RM4.21) and a population of about 2.15 billion, offering vast opportunities to synergise markets, deepen innovation, and promote cross-regional investment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. 'For the first time, ASEAN, the GCC, and China come together in this unique configuration – three partners, each rich in history, civilisation, culture, and shared aspirations, gather to open a new chapter of dialogue and cooperation,' he said in his opening remarks at the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit themed 'Synergising Economic Opportunities Towards Shared Prosperity.' Also present were Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who is also the president of the current session of the Supreme Council of the GCC; China's Premier Li Qiang; Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; and Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz. In 2023, ASEAN's GDP reached US$3.8 trillion, making it the world's fifth-largest economy. That same year, total trade with the GCC stood at US$130.7 billion, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of US$390.2 million. China, meanwhile, remained ASEAN's largest trading partner with US$696.7 billion in trade and US$17.3 billion in FDI, which indicate immense existing linkages as well as substantial untapped potential. 'I hope this summit will stand as a new chapter in ASEAN's journey of outward-looking engagement, demonstrating what can be achieved when partners work together in mutual respect and shared purpose,' said Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister. He expressed confidence that ASEAN, the GCC, and China can draw upon respective unique attributes, and shape a future that is more connected, more resilient, and more prosperous for generations to come. Among the ASEAN leaders attending today's events were the Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN, GCC, China offer US$24.87 trillion economic potential
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China together represent a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of US$24.87 trillion (US$1=RM4.21) and a population of about 2.15 billion, offering vast opportunities to synergise markets, deepen innovation, and promote cross-regional investment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. 'For the first time, ASEAN, the GCC, and China come together in this unique configuration – three partners, each rich in history, civilisation, culture, and shared aspirations, gather to open a new chapter of dialogue and cooperation,' he said in his opening remarks at the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit themed 'Synergising Economic Opportunities Towards Shared Prosperity.' Also present were Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who is also the president of the current session of the Supreme Council of the GCC; China's Premier Li Qiang; Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; and Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz. In 2023, ASEAN's GDP reached US$3.8 trillion, making it the world's fifth-largest economy. That same year, total trade with the GCC stood at US$130.7 billion, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of US$390.2 million. China, meanwhile, remained ASEAN's largest trading partner with US$696.7 billion in trade and US$17.3 billion in FDI, which indicate immense existing linkages as well as substantial untapped potential. 'I hope this summit will stand as a new chapter in ASEAN's journey of outward-looking engagement, demonstrating what can be achieved when partners work together in mutual respect and shared purpose,' said Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister. He expressed confidence that ASEAN, the GCC, and China can draw upon respective unique attributes, and shape a future that is more connected, more resilient, and more prosperous for generations to come. Among the ASEAN leaders attending today's events were the Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Also attending were Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao as Observer, and ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
Gulf Today
08-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Sharjah Quran Complex discusses ways to cooperate with Mufti of Poland
The Holy Quran Complex in Sharjah discussed ways to enhance cooperation in serving the Holy Qur'an and its sciences, and introducing its knowledge heritage and its studies with the Grand Mufti of the Republic of Poland, head of the Supreme Council of the Islamic Religious Union, Tomasz Miśkiewicz. This came during his visit to the Holy Quran Complex, where he was received by Dr Abdullah Khalaf Al Hosani, Secretary-General of the complex. Tomasz Miśkiewicz, the Grand Mufti of Poland, reviewed the role of the complex and its strategy in serving the Holy Qur'an, its sciences, prominent figures, and scientific projects, in addition to its Quranic museums that introduce the Quranic legacy, and recount the history of writing the Holy Qur'an and its sciences, and the Sharjah Global Electronic Quran Academy, which is an educational beacon that keeps pace with modern developments and technologies in education, and covers 172 countries around the world. Dr Abdullah AlHosani, Secretary-General of the Complex, welcomed Tomasz Miśkiewicz, the Mufti of the Republic of Poland, expressing his happiness with this visit, which opens avenues of cooperation in serving the Book of God and introducing its knowledge heritage. The Grand Mufti of Poland expressed his thanks and appreciation for the efforts of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and his unlimited support for this global Quranic edifice, which serves the Book of God, defines Islamic culture, and contributes to teaching the Arabic language. He pointed out that the efforts of Sheikh Sultan in this field are great and clear, to preserve the great historical, scientific, and knowledge heritage of the Holy Qur'an and introduce it to the world. He said, "We look forward to comprehensive and integrated cooperation between the Supreme Council of the Islamic Religious Union in Poland and the Holy Quran Academy to introduce Islam and the Holy Qur'an and its sciences. The Grand Mufti of Poland gifted the complex a copy of the Quran with translated meanings in the Polish language.' WAM
Arab News
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi foreign minister participates in 163rd GCC ministerial council session
MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in the 163rd session of the ministerial council of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which was held in Makkah. The session was chaired by Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya and was attended by other foriegn ministers from GCC member states. The participants discussed strengthening and developing work in various fields, and tackled reports regarding the implementation of decisions made by the Supreme Council of the GCC, issued during the 45th summit in Kuwait in December. The session also discussed the latest regional and international developments.
