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New Malaysian Envoy To NZ Vows To Take Bilateral Ties To Higher Level
New Malaysian Envoy To NZ Vows To Take Bilateral Ties To Higher Level
09/12/2014 (Bernama) - New Malaysian High Commissioner to New Zealand Datuk Lim Kim Eng hopes to take trade and investment linkages between Malaysia and New Zealand to a higher level.
Wellington-based Lim, received her credentials for the posting in September, and was excited about the wider Asean-New Zealand relations in view of the fact that Malaysia would assume the chairmanship of Asean.
"Malaysia now holds the Asean chair for the 2015 term and as such, there will be scope for greater engagement, dialogues and visits between the two countries," she said during a meeting with Malaysian businessmen, professionals students as well as leading business organisations here.
"I hope to build on the close bilateral relations that already exists between Malaysia and New Zealand by promoting greater trade and investment between the two countries.
"Auckland is the commercial hub of New Zealand and all the leading business and trade organisations are here.
"This visit is a good opportunity to connect personally with the individuals involved," said Lim, who was on a three-day visit to Auckland.
Malaysia is New Zealand's eighth largest export destination, accounting for almost US$1 billion in exports last year mainly comprising dairy, meat and scrap metal while imports were crude petroleum oil and oil cake, computers, television and palm oil.
The bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries were signed on October 26, 2009.
Lim's last posting was as Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam.
During her visit, she also met with the Director of the Auckland Office, New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
She also took the opportunity to meet representatives of the Asean-New Zealand Business Council, the Auckland Malaysian Society, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines and other business travel industry players, student leaders, graduating Federal scholars, business leaders and professionals.
"I am meeting and getting to know Malaysian businessmen and professionals who have moved here.I am very proud of their achievements and the contributions they have made to the local community.
"There are quite a number of high achievers especially in the legal and financial sectors and they are also significant investors in certain NZ industries. But being typical humble Malaysians, they have kept a low profile while quietly going about their business," she added.
Wellington-based Lim, received her credentials for the posting in September, and was excited about the wider Asean-New Zealand relations in view of the fact that Malaysia would assume the chairmanship of Asean.
"Malaysia now holds the Asean chair for the 2015 term and as such, there will be scope for greater engagement, dialogues and visits between the two countries," she said during a meeting with Malaysian businessmen, professionals students as well as leading business organisations here.
"I hope to build on the close bilateral relations that already exists between Malaysia and New Zealand by promoting greater trade and investment between the two countries.
"Auckland is the commercial hub of New Zealand and all the leading business and trade organisations are here.
"This visit is a good opportunity to connect personally with the individuals involved," said Lim, who was on a three-day visit to Auckland.
Malaysia is New Zealand's eighth largest export destination, accounting for almost US$1 billion in exports last year mainly comprising dairy, meat and scrap metal while imports were crude petroleum oil and oil cake, computers, television and palm oil.
The bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries were signed on October 26, 2009.
Lim's last posting was as Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam.
During her visit, she also met with the Director of the Auckland Office, New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
She also took the opportunity to meet representatives of the Asean-New Zealand Business Council, the Auckland Malaysian Society, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines and other business travel industry players, student leaders, graduating Federal scholars, business leaders and professionals.
"I am meeting and getting to know Malaysian businessmen and professionals who have moved here.I am very proud of their achievements and the contributions they have made to the local community.
"There are quite a number of high achievers especially in the legal and financial sectors and they are also significant investors in certain NZ industries. But being typical humble Malaysians, they have kept a low profile while quietly going about their business," she added.