China and Malaysia are taking their friendship to the next level! 🎉
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar in Beijing, with both leaders pledging to deepen cooperation in each other's modernization efforts.
The Malaysian king is on a four-day state visit to China, his first trip to a non-ASEAN country since becoming head of state in January 2024. 🤝
A Time-Honored Friendship 🌏
Meeting at the iconic Great Hall of the People in Beijing, President Xi highlighted the strong bond between the two nations. As neighbors across the sea, China and Malaysia have always supported each other.
\"Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1974, we've set a fine example of mutual achievements and win-win cooperation among countries,\" President Xi said. 🌟
Celebrating 50 Years of Ties 🎊
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia, officially declared the Year of China-Malaysia Friendship! Both nations are eager to build on past successes and look forward to an even brighter future together.
New Opportunities Ahead 🚀
China is ramping up its reforms and opening up even more, which means new opportunities for cooperation with Malaysia. \"This will bring new impetus and opportunities to China-Malaysia cooperation,\" Xi added.
The future looks promising as both countries commit to working closely on modernization and strengthening their partnership. Stay tuned for more exciting developments! 🎉
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China, Malaysia commit to closer cooperation in modernization efforts
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