Kuching: Belgium plans to expand its investments in Malaysia to include Sarawak within the next 10 to 20 years, announced Begium Embassy's Trade Commissioner for Malaysia, Philippines and Brunei, Philippe Delcourt yesterday.
There are presently some 70 Belgian companies operating in Peninsular Malaysia, and the European country is now 'opening our ears' to Sarawak.
"We are opening our ears to know exactly what we can do for more Belgian companies to operate in Malaysia within the next 10 to 20 years, with Sarawak as one of the targets.
"As Sarawak focuses on renewable energy, some Belgian companies may be looking forward to working with local companies here," he told journalists after making a courtesy call on Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang here yesterday.
Stating that his country was sincere in establishing business ties with the state, Delcourt revealed that the Belgian Minister of Trade would be visiting Malaysia sometime next year.
"We will bring more political leaders to Malaysia to discuss more trade relations and investments. Belgium is one of the top 15 trading partners in the world," he said.
Delcourt said he believed Malaysia would eventually emerge as a hub for the Asean region because it is a stable country in central South East Asia.
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