KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sent a letter of congratulations to China’s President Xi Jinping in conjunction with the 105th anniversary of the Chinese ruling party.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Anwar said the letter was sent to convey congratulations from the Malaysian government and its people to the government of China.
The prime minister expressed his appreciation for the long journey of the Chinese ruling party, noting that it has shaped the country’s progress based on the strength of its civilisation, history, and long-inherited values.
“I also recall Malaysia’s historic decision on May 31, 1974, as the first non-socialist country in Southeast Asia to recognise the People’s Republic of China.
“The decision was made with great wisdom and foresight, continues to be a solid foundation for the close relationship that has been strengthened for more than five decades,” Anwar said.
He reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to continue deepening strategic cooperation with China based on respect, trust, and shared benefits for the sake of regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
Meanwhile, in another development Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia will continue to work closely with the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in areas of trade and investment, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) energy transition, food security and education and talent development.
Anwar said he made the announcement when he received a visit from BFA secretary-general Zhang Jun to exchange views on the increasingly challenging regional and global landscape.
“In a world facing geopolitical uncertainties, economic pressures and rapid technological change, I stress that closer regional cooperation, inclusiveness and based on permanent dialogue will remain as the key to stability, peacefulness and shared well-being.
“My hope is for all the efforts made will continue to strengthen the region’s resilience and open up more spaces for cooperations that would bring tangible benefits to the people as a whole,” he said.
