Kuala Lumpur, Apr 12 (UNI) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the country will create history as it gets ready to host the ASEAN-GCC Summit in Kuala Lumpur this May. The Malaysian PM said that China has also been invited as a guest in a show of its openness to all nations.
“Our system, our peace and our strong economic growth have attracted global attention for the summit to be held here,” the Malaysian PM said speaking at Pantai Irama here today, according to Malay Mail.
Noting the confidence shown by regional and global partners in Malaysia’s leadership and political stability, he said that China will also be attending the summit, highlighting Malaysia's openness to all countries to safeguard the people's interests.
"Malaysia will make history again. For the first time, we are organising a summit of Asean heads of state together with the leaders of the Gulf nations, namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman.”
“... we’ve also invited China and there is a strong possibility that its Premier, Li Qiang, will be present.”
He added that the country was open to constructive and productive international engagements with all nations, regardless of geopolitical blocs, while determined to safeguard its interests.
“We remain friends with all our neighbouring countries. And remain committed to safeguarding the interests of our people... our people must have access to good job opportunities. (We) Must attract new investments — if it is from (the United States of) America, we accept; from Arab countries we accept, from China we accept,” he said.
The upcoming summit is expected to open new avenues for strategic cooperation in trade, energy, investment, and technology between Southeast Asia and the Gulf, while also expanding Malaysia’s role as a diplomatic and economic bridge between Asia and the Middle East.
The event will also provide a key platform for dialogue on regional stability, security cooperation, and sustainable development — all within the context of a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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