BACHOK: Malaysia will make history by hosting the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, involving all Asean countries and six Gulf nations, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the summit is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur in May.
"Alhamdulillah, our system, our peace, and our strong economic growth have attracted global attention for the summit to be held here," he remarked at the Kelantan state-level Aidilfitri Madani 2025 celebration at Pantai Irama on Saturday (April 12).
The Prime Minister also said that Malaysia had invited China to the summit, highlighting Malaysia's openness to all countries to safeguard the people's interests.
"InsyaAllah, at the end of May, Malaysia will make history again. For the first time, we are organising a summit of Asean heads of state together with the leaders of the Gulf nations, namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman.
"... we've also invited China, and there is a strong possibility that its Premier, Li Qiang, will attend.
"We remain friends with all our neighbouring countries and remain committed to safeguarding the interests of our people.
"Our people must have access to good job opportunities. We must attract new investments — if it is from the United States, we accept; from Arab countries we accept, from China we accept," he explained.
Anwar elaborated that Malaysia is now seen as a reference point for both developing and developed countries, especially concerning the economy, proving that the fiscal and administrative policies adopted are on the right track.
"Alhamdulillah, many foreign leaders have expressed their admiration for the economic stability and investment climate in Malaysia.
"We are not merely talking, but delivering real results through economic growth and good inflation control," he added. – Bernama
