Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry Dato' Sri Mustapha bin Mohamed has asserted that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Malaysia's largest trading partner in the Middle East and promised more of trade facilities between the two countries to promote joint businesses. This came during his meeting here today with the Deputy Chairman of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mazen bin Mohammed Batterjee and Saudi businessmen. The Malaysian Minister noted the strength of trade relations between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia which is witnessing great development making it one of the main economic lifelines in the region. "Malaysia considers Saudi Arabia as a center to expand its business to the Middle East, welcoming the Saudi companies in Malaysia", he added.
