SHANGHAI — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on November 5, during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The leaders discussed the strengthening of bilateral ties, as both nations move toward building a community with a shared future.
Li emphasized that China-Malaysia relations have entered a new phase of historical development and are progressing toward achieving mutual prosperity. He expressed China’s commitment to cooperating with Malaysia to implement agreements made by both nations’ leadership and to promote common development and prosperity.
“China is ready to work closely with Malaysia to enhance mutual respect and trust, and to cooperate for win-win results,” said Li. He also highlighted the importance of supporting each other on core issues and strengthening high-level strategic cooperation in areas such as governance, economic development, and modernization.
Premier Li called for the continued advancement of key projects, including the East Coast Rail Link and the Malaysia-China “Two Countries, Twin Parks” initiative, and encouraged deeper cooperation in emerging sectors. He also emphasized the importance of boosting people-to-people exchanges, particularly through education and visa facilitation, to foster mutual understanding between the two nations’ citizens.
Furthermore, Li reiterated China’s strong support for Malaysia as it assumes the rotating presidency of ASEAN in 2025, and expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation within China-ASEAN and other multilateral frameworks to promote regional economic integration and safeguard peace and stability in Asia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged the deep friendship and partnership between China and Malaysia. He affirmed Malaysia’s willingness to deepen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, particularly in trade, investment, the digital economy, and education. Anwar also expressed Malaysia’s support for China’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
As Malaysia prepares to assume ASEAN’s rotating presidency, Anwar stressed his country’s commitment to enhancing coordination with China on both international and regional issues.