The Embassy organized the
MTCP Alumni Reunion Dinner at the Orient Club on 21 December 2009. It was
attended by MTCP alumni members, officials from the Syrian State Planning
Commission and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The gathering not only provided the
opportunity for the Embassy to update alumni members on the latest development
in Malaysia but also afford the premise for members to keep in touch and
network among themselves. The Embassy hopes to see the participation of more
alumni members in future events especially those from outside Damascus.
Perwakilan participated
in the annual International Charity Bazaar organized by the Diplomatic Club of
Syria on 4 December 2009 at the Dedeman Hotel. The proceeds from the bazaar would
be used to assist the various charities and organizations in Syria such as those involved
with orphans, mental and cancer patients and many others.
7th International Fair of Tourism Travel and Trips (ATB 2009)
2009-11-13
Malaysia participated in the 7th
International Fair of Tourism Travel and Trips (ATB 2009) that was held at the International
Fairs ground in Damascus from 3 – 6 November 2009. Malaysian was represented by
the Tourism Malaysia Jeddah Office and the Sarawak Cultural Center. Visitors to
the Malaysian booth were exposed to the various aspects of Malaysian culture
and lifestyles.
MIDA’s Cross Border Investment Mission to Syria
2009-11-13
Datuk Jalilah Baba, Director
General of MIDA, led the Cross Border Investment mission to Damascus from 31st
October – 4 November 2009, comprising MIDA officials and private sector
delegation. The objective of the mission is not only to inform the Syrian
private sector of opportunities available in Malaysia but also to provide the
platform for the Malaysian private sector to network with their Syrian
potential partners. Aside the seminar, meetings with the officials from chambers
and relevant ministries, the delegation also visited the Adra Industrial City.
YB Foreign Minister Visited Quneitra, Golan Heights
2009-06-04
The Honourable Datuk
Anifah Aman, Minister of Foreign Affairs, took the opportunity at the sidelines of the 36th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC in Damascus, to visit the town of Quneitra, a town that was almost completely
and systematically destroyed by the Israeli army before their withdrawal in
June 1974. The Honorable Minister was personally briefed by the Governor of
Quneitra, HE Riyad Hijab, and taken around the town which now lies in the
demilitarized United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Zone between Syria and Israel, a short distance from the
de facto border between the two countries.
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