M'sia, Guinea-Bissau extend ties with focus on halal industry, Islamic finance and energy

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Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with areas of focus to include the halal industry, Islamic finance, the energy sector, and capacity building.  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had encouraged Malaysian corporations, including PETRONAS and FGV Holdings, to explore potential ventures in Guinea-Bissau.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/hds74frd   WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00It is great, again, a very significant maiden visit by the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

00:09Now getting very close and friendly in our exchanges from this morning.

00:18Excellency General Romaro Sissoko Mbalo.

00:22And to me, it is a key country that will leverage our positive momentum in the West African region and potentially into Africa.

00:41Of course, Guinea-Bissau with Malaysia has been a very low-key engagement in the past.

00:48That's why I think President Romaro's visit is very significant.

00:54He has that vision to work with us, to engage with Malaysia as a base for the ASEAN region.

01:07And we, to accept the role of Guinea-Bissau, to expand our relations, trade, investments, and various fields.

01:20This meeting, hopefully, Petronas, FGV, this evening.

01:24And to look at the potential, both in Malaysia and also Guinea-Bissau.

01:31Not only at the national level, but to then use it as a base to expand into the African sub-region and continent.

01:45And similarly, to Malaysia and beyond.

01:51Now, we have discussed a number of issues, including extending halal cooperation in Islamic banking and finance.

02:03And training in either universities or industries, in various fields, including semiconductor, oil and gas, and food technology.

02:16We are ready to offer to some assistance, as we have done, under the MTCP program.

02:27And also, in a large program, which will be coordinated by Minister Johari.

02:35We also discussed a number of international issues.

02:41President Nomaro has extremely good relations with the UAE, with France, Russia, and the United States.

02:51And primarily, of course, Africa.

02:55And I think we, as a trading nation, and the policy in Malaysia and ASEAN, of course, centrality,

03:02we engage and befriend all countries.

03:06And this is very akin to the position taken by President Omaro and Guinea-Bissau.

03:12So, I would say that this is going to be your second home.

03:18And we, my colleagues, and the people of Malaysia, are extremely glad that you have now taken the initiative

03:27to forge the new relationship close, based on trust and affinity with Malaysia.

03:36So, I think we will get rid of the atmosphere, which will get rid of the atmosphere.

03:50And, again, thank you.

03:51So, I'll have some time.

03:52Beautiful time.

03:54Mmm.

03:54But, you would know, I'm constantly been told about ETHI, and I have a very few examples.

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