DOHA, May 13 — Malaysia and Qatar have agreed to enhance investment cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the understanding was reached when he met the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and it was later discussed during a meeting with Anwar’s counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Also discussed was bilateral cooperation and facilitating investment and higher education, which was then discussed in a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed, who is also Qatar’s Foreign Minister, said Anwar.
“We both agree that investment cooperation between the two countries needs to be further enhanced in the coming years,” he said in a message on X today.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said his official visit, which was at the invitation of Sheikh Tamim, was also aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and links fostered over 50 years.
“Hopefully, the bond of friendship between Malaysia and Qatar will continue to grow for our mutual benefit,” he said.
Earlier, Anwar was felicitated in an official reception and lunch at the Amiri Diwan in conjunction with his maiden visit to the country.
The Prime Minister spent about 30 minutes with Sheikh Tamim, followed by a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed.
Last year, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Qatar reached RM4.2 billion.
— Bernama
