M'SIA SEEKS KUWAIT SUPPORT TO ENHANCE TRADE WITH GCC COUNTRIES

PUTRAJAYA, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking support from Kuwait
to further enhance trade between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member
nations and Malaysia as well as Asean member states.

Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said it was timely for investors in GCC
countries to tap into the vast opportunities in Malaysia and the Asean region
have to offer.

"The Asean economy is expanding. I hope Kuwait, the current GCC Chair,
will help promote more investments from the Middle East into the region," he
said after meeting Kuwait Oil and Information Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdulla Al
Ahmad Al-Sabah at his office here Thursday.

GCC groups Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates (UAE)

On Malaysia-Kuwait trade relations, Anifah said there was still room
for improvement especially in tourism, Islamic finance and oil exploration.

Bilateral trade value between Malaysia and Kuwait was around US$400
million
last year.

Anifah also hoped the Kuwait government would provide opportunities for
Malaysian contractors, especially companies which have been actively involved in
mega projects in the UAE, to participate in construction projects in that
country.

Anifah said Kuwait was also keen to work closely with Malaysia in
promoting activities on Islamic culture and arts.

Sheikh Ahmad Abdulla said the move was crucial to help improve the world's
view on Islam currently associated with terrorism and violence.

-- BERNAMA



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