Saudi Arabia showcases investment prospects at ASEAN, GCC and China Economic Forum
KUALA LUMPUR — The Saudi Ministry of Investment showcased its vast investment opportunities during its participation in the Economic Forum of ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China. A delegation from the Saudi public and private sectors took part in the forum, which was held alongside the ASEAN–GCC Summit and the ASEAN–GCC–China Summit, hosted by the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur from May 27 to 29.
The participation is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to maintain a strong presence at major international events to showcase the Kingdom's investment environment and its developments across various economic sectors. It also aimed to highlight Saudi Arabia's investment opportunities and strategic initiatives under the Saudi Vision 2030.
On the forum's first day, the ministry organized a special session titled "Enhancing ASEAN-GCC-China Investments" as part of its efforts to develop the investment climate and build strategic partnerships. Saudi Deputy Minister of Investment for International Relations Sara Al-Sayed addressed the session. The ministry presented several initiatives during the session.
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