In a significant milestone, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi, reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations during a meeting in Beijing. Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties, both leaders emphasized the importance of multilateral coordination to sustain East Asia's favorable development environment.
Premier Li highlighted China's dedication to advancing high-level exchanges and supporting core interests such as sovereignty and security. He underscored the potential of leveraging complementary economic strengths to foster mutual growth and contribute to regional stability. Key initiatives include strengthening strategic alignment, executing Belt and Road projects, and exploring cooperation in emerging sectors like the digital economy and new energy vehicles.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid echoed these sentiments, expressing Malaysia's readiness to deepen cooperation across various fields including economy, trade, investment, and sustainable development. He affirmed Malaysia's adherence to the one-China policy and condemned all forms of \"Sinophobia,\" asserting that external forces will not influence the robust Malaysia-China relationship.
Both leaders called for increased people-to-people exchanges in education, culture, and youth engagement, aiming to build a comprehensive strategic partnership. Additionally, Malaysia is committed to advancing negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, ensuring that regional affairs remain stable and cooperative.
This renewed partnership marks a pivotal step towards fostering greater economic synergy and regional prosperity, reinforcing the longstanding friendship between China and Malaysia.
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Premier Li: China to enhance multilateral coordination with Malaysia
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