Both countries reaffirmed their commitments to safeguarding social stability, protecting national security and enhancing national unity. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 20): Malaysia and China have pledged to firmly support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and to adhere to the principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs. In a joint statement issued on Thursday following Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Malaysia which coincides with the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations, both countries reaffirmed their commitments to safeguarding social stability, protecting national security and enhancing national unity.
The joint statement also highlighted that Malaysia and China will continue to promote the high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, and to accelerate the Asean-China Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade negotiations towards conclusion as soon as possible. “Malaysia and China will actively participate in activities of the 2024 Asean-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges to enhance the building of a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable home,” the statement said, adding impetus to deepening the Asean-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and building a closer Asean-China community with a shared future.
The statement reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to the principles, shared values and.
