Malaysia looks to expand trade linkages with China
Malaysia is determined to expand its trade linkages by ensuring the effective implementation of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry Hairil Yahri Yaacob has said.
Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry Hairil Yahri Yaacob. (Photo: Bernama)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia is determined toexpand its trade linkages by ensuring the effective implementation of theASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive EconomicPartnership (RCEP), Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of Investment,Trade and Industry Hairil Yahri Ya🦂acob has said.
In his keynote address at the soft launch of theMalaysia-China Summit (MCS) 2024, Yaacob said free trade agreements have been instrumentalin facilitating businesses and ensuring that supply chains operate smoothlyacross the region, particularly amid prevailing global uncertainties. On this occasion, CEO of the Malaysia External Trade DevelopmentCorporation (Matrade) Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz said Matrade has set a goal toattract potential investments worth 430 million USD through the summit.
MSC 2024, scheduled for December 17-19 on the occasion ofthe 50th founding anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic ties, is expectedto draw about 10,000 business visitors and over 500 exhibitors.
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Secretary-General of the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry Hairil Yahri Yaacob. (Photo: Bernama) 
