Saudi Commerce Minister engages in strategic talks with Malaysian officials

Saudi Commerce Minister engages in strategic talks with Malaysian officials

Saudi Gazette reportKUALA LUMPUR — Saudi Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, held key meetings recently in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysian officials, including the Minister of Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives, Ion Benedick, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohamad Sabu, and the Minister of Works, Alexander Nanta Linggi.The discussions, which were also attended by Saudi Deputy Minister of Commerce and CEO of the National Competitiveness Centre, Dr. Iman bint Habas Al-Mutairi, and Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia, Musaed bin Ibrahim Al-Saleem, focused on Malaysia's experience in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as cooperation in training, knowledge transfer, innovation, and sustainability.The meetings were part of a working visit by a Saudi delegation, comprising 30 officials from both the public and private sectors. The visit aimed to enhance bilateral trade in products and services and increase the level of economic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The delegation also participated in the launch of the Saudi-Malaysian Business Council.On the first day of the visit, Dr. Al-Qasabi and his Malaysian counterparts discussed the facilities provided to businesses in both countries, emphasizing the Kingdom's efforts to become a global center for trade and logistics services. Discussions also touched on cooperation in