Xi Jinping Meets with Malaysian King Ibrahim

4 month 16 On the morning of [date], Malaysia’s King Ibrahim held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the National Palace in Malaysia.

4 Kuala Lumpur in May is bathed in bright sunshine and lush greenery.

Ibrahim hosted a grand welcoming ceremony for Xi Jinping at the National Palace Square.

Upon Xi Jinping’s arrival by motorcade, Ibrahim and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar warmly greeted him at the disembarkation point. The two heads of state then ascended the reviewing stand, where the military band played the national anthems of China and Malaysia, followed by a ceremonial gun salute. 21 The bugle sounded. Xi Jinping reviewed the guard of honor. The two heads of state then entered the Grand Hall of the State Palace and exchanged handshakes with their respective entourages.

Following the welcoming ceremony, Xi Jinping met with Ibrahim.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Malaysia are good neighbors, good friends, and good partners, maintaining frequent exchanges and enjoying close, family-like ties. Over the past half-century, bilateral relations have undergone a remarkable journey and now stand at the threshold of an even brighter future. I am willing to work together with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim to steer China-Malaysia relations toward long-term, stable development, jointly build a high-level, strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, write a new chapter of good-neighborly friendship and solidarity and cooperation, and usher in a new “golden” era for China-Malaysia relations. 50 year.”

Xi Jinping emphasized that China and Malaysia should continuously deepen political mutual trust and provide mutual support on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns. The two countries should further align their development strategies, leverage their respective strengths to achieve complementary advantages and mutually beneficial outcomes, and jointly advance along the path of modernization. They should ensure the successful implementation of major projects such as the “Two Countries, Two Parks” initiative and the East Coast Rail Link, while promptly fostering cooperation in emerging industries of the future, including artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and the green economy. China welcomes more high-quality Malaysian agricultural products to enter the Chinese market and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Malaysia. China stands ready to work with Malaysia to promote the “Confucius–Rumi Dialogue of Civilizations,” expand cultural, tourism, and educational exchanges, and enhance people-to-people bonds between the two nations. China supports Malaysia’s role as the ASEAN Chair and is committed to working with Malaysia to implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, so as to promote the joint self-reliance and common development of the Global South and to inject greater certainty and positive energy into the region and the world.

Ibrahim stated that President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Malaysia is a major event in the bilateral relationship, fully demonstrating the high level of Malaysia-China relations. Last year, I… 9 The successful visit to China last month remains vivid in our memory. We are confident that President Xi Jinping’s current visit to Malaysia will comprehensively elevate bilateral relations and vigorously advance cooperation across all fields. China’s remarkable development achievements are the result of President Xi’s far-sighted vision and the diligent efforts of the Chinese people. Malaysia attaches great importance to its relations with China and, regardless of how the international situation evolves, will work hand in hand for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, thereby advancing the building of a high-level strategic community with a shared future. Malaysia places great emphasis on regional economic integration, firmly supports the Belt and Road Initiative, and stands ready to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with China, jointly stabilize industrial and supply chains, enhance connectivity, and intensify educational and cultural exchanges. Malaysia highly commends the recent Central Conference on Peripheral Affairs convened by China and underscores the important role China plays in addressing global and regional challenges. As the ASEAN Chair and the coordinator of ASEAN–China relations, Malaysia is committed to further developing ASEAN–China ties and jointly forging a peaceful and prosperous future.

Following the meeting, Xi Jinping attended a welcome banquet hosted by Ibrahim.

Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Wang Xiaohong, and others attended the aforementioned events.