Unique relations, Bright Future
Exclusive Interview with H.E. Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith
In an exclusive interview with ASWAQ, His excellency Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, The Ambassador of UAE in Malaysia described the relations between UAE and Malaysia as a “Very Unique Relationship”, especially in terms of business and economy.
Unique relations, Bright Future
In an exclusive interview with ASWAQ, His excellency Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, The Ambassador of UAE in Malaysia described the relations between UAE and Malaysia as a “Very Unique Relationship”, especially in terms of business and economy.
“UAE is the biggest trade partner for Malaysia in the MENA region, as trade volume reached 5.68$ billion in 2018.
Also, UAE is a hub for re-exporting Malaysian products with 3.5$ billion shipped all around the world”, He said.
“This year saw many high-level mutual visits between the two nations."
The latest is the visit by His Highness, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Malaysia last July.
Preceded with a visit by His Majesty the King of Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in June 2019” his excellency added.
Malaysia also participated in World Energy Congress in UAE capital Abu Dhabi from 9 – 12 September, represented by Malaysia economic affairs minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Economic affairs and trade are not the only strong sides of the mutual relations between the two countries as His excellency explained.
“There is major cooperation between UAE and Malaysia in terms of science and culture, and it plays a very vital role in establishing more ways for collaboration between the two nations” he added.
His excellency noted that there are 15 emissary Arabic teachers from the Humanitarian ‘Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan foundation’ teaching in Islamic schools within the Malaysian state of Pahang since 1997.
“The organization is also working on providing relief and support for Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, especially in terms of education, in collaboration with UNHCR Malaysia and Malaysian agencies,” he said.
UAE ambassador in Malaysia named 5 UAE charity organization working actively in Malaysia, and these are: Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Zayed Foundation, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Emirates Red Crescent, and Sharjah Charity International.
“These organizations have a big role in Malaysia by supporting people in need, and their activities include Iftars during the holy month of Ramadan, Haj, medical aid, and more” he explained.
His excellency concluded the interview by saying “I look forward to more special relations between the two nations to serve the interests of their people, and I wish all the success and prosperity for the Malaysian government and people”.
