Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — In a significant move to bolster economic cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended a high-profile business luncheon on Thursday, bringing together over 200 business leaders from both nations.
Premier Li emphasized the enduring importance of economic and trade cooperation in the 50 years since China and Malaysia established diplomatic relations. “As our bilateral ties deepen, the alignment of our development strategies and the advancement of industrial upgrades will unlock new opportunities for businesses in both countries,” he remarked.
Highlighting China's commitment to mutual prosperity, Li stated, “China is eager to accelerate the implementation of our cooperation agreements with Malaysia. Together, we can advance major projects that will provide new growth points for our economic partnership.”
He encouraged enterprises to harness the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), tapping into trade growth potential and invigorating investment cooperation. “Businesses are the main force driving China-Malaysia economic and trade cooperation,” Li noted. “We believe that with the concerted efforts of our business communities, the next 50 years will be another golden era for our relations.”
Prime Minister Anwar praised China's inclusive approach and mutual respect between the two nations. “China is a country that embraces different cultures,” he said. “Malaysia and China have always learned from each other, fostering cooperation that benefits both sides.”
Anwar expressed Malaysia's firm commitment to deepening friendly relations with China. “We aim to enhance mutual understanding through dialogue and expand our collaboration in trade, investment, science and technology, and education,” he explained. “By promoting cultural exchanges and mutual learning, we can better benefit our peoples and future generations.”
The luncheon served as a platform for both leaders to reaffirm their dedication to strengthening economic ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration, setting a positive tone for the future of China-Malaysia relations.
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