Ambassador of Malaysia to Qatar H E Mohammad Faizal Razali
Doha: Ambassador of Malaysia to Qatar H E Mohammad Faizal Razali said that the participation of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the 1st ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Summit will reveal new horizons for solid cooperation that will benefit both countries and enhance stability in the region and beyond.
In an exclusive interview with QNA, the Ambassador said that H H the Amir’s visit to Malaysia, coinciding with the summit, will further strengthen the enduring ties between the two regions, and foster deeper cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
He considered that the upcoming summit would strengthen the bilateral partnership and establish a model for multilateral cooperation between ASEAN, the GCC countries, and China, through ongoing dialogue and joint efforts. This would enable full realisation of available potential and demonstrate a constructive commitment to the international community.
He emphasised that Malaysia-Qatar relations are in a phase of strategic collaboration, with a strong focus on economic diplomacy. Both countries have common priorities in areas such trade and investments, high-technology, energy, sustainability and sports. Malaysia’s robust manufacturing and service sectors complement Qatar’s ambitious development plans, especially in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
He noted that there is a growing emphasis on people-to-people ties, with a particular focus on education, tourism, and cultural exchanges. Malaysia offers high-quality educational opportunities, as the number of Qatari students choosing Malaysia as a destination for higher education is increasing.
He emphasised the two countries’ commitment to deepening collaboration in areas of mutual concern, such as security, regional stability, and humanitarian efforts particularly the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
