In a significant move to boost bilateral relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Malaysian counterpart, Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, in Beijing this Thursday. 🌟
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the deep-rooted friendship between China and Malaysia. \"We are friendly neighbors who share weal and woe,\" Wang Yi remarked, highlighting China's commitment to supporting Malaysia's unique development path. 🇨🇳🇲🇾
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Wang Yi noted that despite changes in the international landscape, China and Malaysia have remained \"good and true friends,\" always trusting and assisting each other. 🎉
China considers its relationship with Malaysia a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy. Wang Yi expressed China's readiness to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries and to build a China-Malaysia community with a shared future. \"Let's usher in an even brighter next 50 years of our bilateral relations,\" he said with optimism. 🚀
Wang Yi also highlighted Malaysia's role as an important member of ASEAN and a representative of emerging economies. He called for strengthening communication and coordination to uphold international fairness and justice, oppose unilateralism and bullying, and safeguard the common interests of Global South countries. 🌏✊
On the economic front, China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. Wang Yi proposed accelerating cooperation in infrastructure, digital economy, green development, and new energy vehicles. He also suggested sharing poverty reduction experiences and enhancing inter-party exchanges to push forward bilateral relations. 💡💼
Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan reaffirmed Malaysia's strong commitment to the one-China policy and expressed opposition to external forces stirring up trouble in the South China Sea. He emphasized Malaysia's willingness to capitalize on the 50th anniversary milestone to deepen cooperation in energy transition, digital economy, agriculture, and tourism. \"Together, we can create an even better future for our bilateral relations,\" he stated. 🌺🤝
The two leaders also exchanged views on international and regional issues. Mohamad praised China's just position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and advocated for resolving the Palestinian issue through the two-state solution. Wang Yi echoed this sentiment, expressing China's willingness to strengthen coordination with Malaysia for an early solution to the Palestinian issue. ✌️🕊️
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Wang Yi: China, Malaysia should push forward bilateral relations
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