Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held a meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit taking place here. The approximately 20-minute meeting centred on efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Malaysia and Kuwait, particularly in the areas of trade and investment, defence, education, tourism, and disaster management.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, both leaders also exchanged views on current developments in the region, including the situations in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen. The discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and understanding on pressing regional issues.

Earlier, Anwar and Sheikh Sabah Khaled witnessed the document exchange ceremony for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This agreement is expected to pave the way for improved trade relations and economic opportunities between Malaysia and the member countries of the GCC.