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PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been invited to rebuild war-torn Iraq and assist in ensuring the people of Iraq enjoy a normal life again, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said here Tuesday.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Prof Dr Ahmet Davutoglu, Anifah said Iraq had invited not only Malaysia but also Turkey to help rebuild the country, which was heavily bombarded by Allied forces in the ouster of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
"We feel that maybe it is beneficial for us (Malaysia and Turkey) to work together in this venture, creating ample business opportunites along the way. Furthermore, both Malaysian and Turkey have a special relationship with Iraq," he said.
The minister said both coutries would provide a working paper as soon as possible, outlining ways to help rebuild Iraq.
On Malaysian-Turkey relations, Anifah said they had discussed steps to be taken to expand and enhance ties in the areas of trade, education, tourism and military.
"We also touched on some regional and international issues and have common understanding on the issues and needs. We also spoke on possible Turkish and Malaysian business joint ventures, and to explore opportunities in a third country and those available in both countries," he added.
Ahmet said Malaysia and Turkey needed to do more in economic, political and cultural aspects with more high-level contacts between leaders of the two nations.
"We have decided to have strategic foreign work documents to be worked out by our diplomats for the next meeting to define the main areas of cooperation between Turkey and Malaysia," he added.
-- BERNAMA
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