Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Malaysia for a three-day official visit
The Air China plane carrying Li and his delegation landed at the KLIA Flower Complex here at 8.44pm
18/06/2024
SEPANG: Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Malaysia today to begin a three-day official visit which is also his maiden visit to the country since assuming the post in March last year.
The Air China plane carrying Li and his delegation landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Flower Complex here at 8.44pm.
Among those who greeted his arrival were Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Malaysian Ambassador to China Datuk Norman Muhamad.
Immediately upon arrival, Li inspected the guard of honor lined up by 28 officers and members of the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial Infantry) led by Captain Nur Ahmad Zaim Zahari.
His visit was also in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations following the signing of the Joint Statement between Tun Abdul Razak and Chou En Lai on 31 May 1974.
During the visit, Li is scheduled to hold a meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to discuss matters related to bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The two leaders will also witness the exchange of several Memorandums of Understanding and agreements in various fields including the digital economy, green development, tourism, housing and urbanization development, higher education, science and technology and the export of agricommodities to China.
Anwar and Li will attend a dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China bilateral relations.
Li will also make a visit to His Majesty His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.
The Chinese Prime Minister is also expected to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) in Gombak and have lunch with the business community from both countries.
In 2023, China remains Malaysia's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years since 2009 with a trade value of RM450.84 billion (US$98.90 billion).
Relations between Malaysia and China are getting stronger following the increase in bilateral relations through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2013.
-- BERNAMA
