PMO: Anwar driving trilateral talks to unlock Asean’s digital, infrastructure growth

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Malaysia is leveraging its ASEAN chairmanship to strengthen trade ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and China through two summits in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized Malaysia's responsibility in driving the agenda for these summits, which aim to boost economic cooperation and sustainable development. With over US$130 billion in existing trade between ASEAN and GCC, Malaysia hopes to further enhance digital and cultural connectivity. The inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, a Malaysian initiative, seeks deeper economic integration between the three blocs, focusing on infrastructure, supply chains, and digital trade. The summits are also expected to benefit Malaysia's tourism and small enterprise sectors.