ISTANBUL, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will deliberate on the Developing Eight (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation’s target to raise intra-member trade to over US$500 billion by 2030 before the matter is brought to the Cabinet.
Malaysia To Propose US$500 Bln D-8 Trade Target To Cabinet - Ahmad Zahid
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Malaysia plans to review the D-8 target of raising intra-member trade to over US$500 billion by 2030 before presenting it to the Cabinet. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated he will consult with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on steps to achieve this goal.
- Ahmad Zahid discussed the D-8 trade target with Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood on Nov 6.
- Malaysia will consult on measures to address the trade surplus favoring it over Türkiye.
- The D-8, established in 1997, includes nine member nations including Azerbaijan, which joined in 2025.
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