Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will attend the World Economic Forum to be held in Egypt, according to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry on Friday in Kular Lumpur.

The Malaysian leader is scheduled to deliver a speech on the importance of international cooperation on issues such as security, terrorism, aid and trade at the event, the ministry said in a press release.

Badawi will also participate in a West-Islamic World dialogue to explore the challenges and opportunities present in the area of teaching about religions in schools and colleges, it added.

The World Economic Forum on the Middle East is scheduled to be held on May 20-22 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Forum will focus on a range of issues concerning the region, including information and communication technology, media, logistics and transport and tourism.

The participants will also exchange view on issues such as rule of law, peace, security and international relations, culture and identity.

Source: Xinhua