Summary
- Al-Hidayah Group meets D-8 leadership in Istanbul.
- Discussions focus on digital trade, investment and financial inclusion.
- Proposed digital platform aims to support SMEs across member states.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 5 — Al-Hidayah Group and the Developing Eight (D-8) organisation have discussed expanding digital trade, investment and financial cooperation among member countries.
The meeting, held in Istanbul on Oct 15, brought together D-8 Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood and Al-Hidayah Group chairman Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari.
Discussions focused on a proposed digital platform to support cross-border trade, improve SME market access and promote financial inclusion.
Both sides agreed to continue consultations with relevant institutions to explore commercially viable initiatives supporting economic growth, digital transformation and sustainable development across D-8 member states.
