Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions

At the end of an Islamic summit in Malaysia, Mahathir praised Iran and Qatar for withstanding economic embargoes and said it was important for the Muslim world to be self-reliant.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, Malaysia's Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, Malaysia's First Lady Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, Turkey's First Lady

(photo credit: MALAYSIA DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

DECEMBER 21, 2019 10:55

Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions

At the end of an Islamic summit in Malaysia, Mahathir praised Iran and Qatar for withstanding economic embargoes and said it was important for the Muslim world to be self-reliant.

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Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions

At the end of an Islamic summit in Malaysia, Mahathir praised Iran and Qatar for withstanding economic embargoes and said it was important for the Muslim world to be self-reliant.

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