On May 27th to 28th, 2025, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Nino Pereira, took part in the Fortune ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was organized by the Malaysian Government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, in partnership with Fortune magazine, and brought together representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the People’s Republic of China. 
The ASEAN-GCC-China Fortune Forum brought together government leaders, policymakers and private sector representatives from the three regions, with the aim of strengthening strategic collaboration in areas such as emerging technologies, sustainable investment and energy security. The event ran parallel to the first ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, the second ASEAN-GCC Summit – which was also attended by Minister Nino Pereira – and the 46th ASEAN Summit, which was attended by the Prime Minister, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão. 
The forum provided a platform for dialogue to identify bold reforms and policy solutions aimed at promoting a sustainable and inclusive future. Under the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, discussions focused on the main challenges facing businesses, strategies to strengthen investment and trade practices aimed at increasing global competitiveness. Together, ASEAN, the GCC and China represent more than two billion consumers and around 20% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product. 
On the evening of May 27th, the Minister of Trade and Industry also took part in the Official Gala Dinner offered to the participating delegations, which was attended by ASEAN leaders, economic ministers, representatives of the private sector from the GCC and China. The programme included opening speeches, cultural performances and the launch of the ASEAN-GCC-China theme song, symbolizing the strengthening of economic and cultural ties between the three regions.