Saudi Arabia, Malaysia to Bolster Development Partnerships

Saudi Arabia, Malaysia to Bolster Development Partnerships

Saudi Arabia and Malaysia to deepen trade and investment relations while providing opportunities for major economic and development partnerships (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein on Tuesday reaffirmed the importance of the ties shared with Saudi Arabia and expressed his country's desire to expand cooperation with the kingdom, especially in the field of technology.

"Malaysia is keen to boost its ties with Saudi Arabia in all sectors particularly in the field of technology,“ said Hussein in an interview with the state-owned Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Reviewing Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Hussein said it reflects the depth and strength of bilateral ties.

The foreign minister said the coronavirus pandemic has changed the world and that the health crisis has increased the need for more coordination between countries in all sectors.

"Despite the difficulty in organizing meetings amid the pandemic, we are here today, in Saudi Arabia, which reflects the depth of the relationship between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur.“

Hussein said the two countries share several issues of common interest that require cooperation and coordination in different fields such as economy, education, security, environment, and Hajj and Umrah.

He said Kuala Lumpur seeks to strengthen economic ties especially in the field of