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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak Concludes Five-Day Working Visit to Saudi Arabia

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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, departed from Saudi Arabia on Monday, marking the end of a five-day working visit. The visit, originally scheduled for four days, was extended to accommodate Najib's new schedule. During his stay, Najib met with King Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Saud, discussing issues of mutual interest, including economy, tourism, and international issues. The meeting exceeded the scheduled 30 minutes, lasting an hour and 15 minutes, with King Abdullah indicating that Saudi Arabia may play a more active role in Islamic banking and products in Malaysia following the country's recent economic liberalization.

Key Takeaways:

  • Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak extended his five-day working visit to Saudi Arabia by one day to accommodate his new schedule.
  • Najib met with King Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Saud, discussing issues such as economy, tourism, and international issues.
  • The meeting between Najib and King Abdullah lasted one hour and 15 minutes, exceeding the scheduled 30 minutes.
  • King Abdullah indicated that Saudi Arabia may play a more active role in Islamic banking and products in Malaysia following the country's recent economic liberalization.
  • Najib visited Felda-owned restaurant Saji near Masjidil Haram in Mecca and performed the Umrah.
  • Najib held dialogues with Malaysian representatives at the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) secretariat, the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), and the Malaysia-Jeddah Club.
  • In Medina, Najib performed Friday prayers at the Nabawi Mosque and visited the Prophet Muhammad Mosque.

Statistics:

  • Najib's five-day working visit to Saudi Arabia was extended by one day.
  • The meeting between Najib and King Abdullah lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes, exceeding the scheduled 30 minutes.
  • King Abdullah's palace hosted the meeting.
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  • Najib's visit included meetings with the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) secretariat, the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), and the Malaysia-Jeddah Club.
  • In Medina, Najib performed Friday prayers at the Nabawi Mosque and visited the Prophet Muhammad Mosque.

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