Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Malaysia during a high-level meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday. The discussions centered on aligning development strategies and advancing multilateral initiatives in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Li highlighted China's readiness to strengthen coordination with Malaysia under the framework of four major global initiatives proposed by Beijing, underscoring a shared vision for 'true multilateralism' and equitable international governance. The leaders explored concrete steps to synchronize China's Belt and Road projects with Malaysia's 13th National Plan, particularly in digital economy, green energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The dialogue yielded plans to accelerate implementation of the Five-Year Program for Economic and Trade Cooperation, first established in 2013. Analysts suggest this renewed partnership could create new supply chain opportunities in Southeast Asia while addressing regional infrastructure gaps.
Prime Minister Anwar welcomed China's engagement, noting Malaysia's strategic position as a gateway to ASEAN markets. The meeting concluded with agreements to enhance people-to-people exchanges and technical collaboration, signaling potential growth in cross-border education and technology transfer programs.
