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Envoy: China ready to further cement ties with Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: China is ready to work with Malaysia on a new effort to further strengthen the cooperative partnership between the two countries, said China’s ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian.

In his New Year greeting, Bai noted that 2019 will mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.

“The Chinese side is ready to join hands with the Malaysian government and people, taking the 45th anniversary as a great opportunity, to embark on a new journey and take China-Malaysia cooperative partnership to new heights,” he said.

Over the past half century, China and Malaysia had always regarded each other as close neighbours and trustworthy partners, said Bai.

Bai said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made a successful official visit to China in August.

“Leaders of our two countries have shown the world our shared determination to further push forward China-Malaysia friendly cooperation.”

Malaysia witnessed a historic general and smooth change of government in 2018, said Bai.

“We believe that under the leadership of the new government, Malaysia will achieve further progress and march steadily towards prosperity and stability.”

Bai said 2019 is full of possibilities and aspirations for China and Malaysia.

“For me, my biggest wishes are for the prosperity and stability of China and Malaysia, the good health and well-being of the Chinese and Malaysian people, and the ever-lasting friendship between our two countries.”

Source: TheStar