China News Agency, Beijing, January 9. On January 8, local time, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Maldivian Foreign Minister Shaheed in Male.
Wang Yi said that this visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.
Looking back on the past 50 years, the two countries have always respected each other, treated each other as equals, sincerely helped each other, moved forward side by side, and firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns. example.
China is willing to work with Malaysia to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to well implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen the traditional friendship between China and Malaysia, focus on post-epidemic recovery cooperation, and join hands to build the "Belt and Road", so as to promote the future-oriented comprehensive friendship between China and Malaysia. The cooperative partnership has reached a new level, benefiting both countries and peoples.
Wang Yi said that the two sides should continue to jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high quality, actively promote key projects such as infrastructure, housing, and power grids around the island, and implement the desalination project well, so as to provide assistance for the economic recovery after the Malaysian epidemic.
China supports Malaysia's diversified development strategy, and is willing to strengthen cooperation in emerging fields such as digital and communications, and discuss assisting Malaysia in developing the marine economy and addressing climate change.
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Shaheed congratulated the Communist Party of China on its centenary and said that the visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China is of great significance.
The Malaysia-China friendship has withstood the test of the vicissitudes of the international situation. The Malaysian side firmly abides by the one-China principle and, together with the Chinese side, adheres to the basic norms of international relations of sovereign equality, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs.
Thanks to China's long-term strong support for Malaysia's economic and social development, China has become the most important development partner of Malaysia.
In the Maldives, the friendship between Maldives and China is well known, and China's help can be seen everywhere.
The Maldivian Communist Party's construction of the "Belt and Road" has achieved fruitful results, benefiting people's livelihood and completely changing the face of Maldivian society.
After the outbreak, China provided a large amount of materials and vaccines, which played a key role in Malaysia's high vaccination rate of 80%.
The Malaysian side is willing to deepen pragmatic cooperation with the Chinese side, and successfully hold a series of celebration activities for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, so as to form a festive atmosphere that lasts throughout the year.
Wang Yi welcomed Shaheed to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics as President of the UN General Assembly.
Shahid said that he is looking forward to the trip to Beijing and believes that the Winter Olympics will be a complete success.
The two sides exchanged views on multilateral affairs and agreed to strengthen communication and coordination, jointly safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, oppose interference in other countries' internal affairs, and safeguard international fairness and justice.
Wang Yi expressed that China will continue to support Foreign Minister Shaheed in the smooth performance of his duties as President of the 76th UN General Assembly, and is willing to strengthen coordination with the UN General Assembly to promote the implementation of global development initiatives and inject strong impetus into the acceleration of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Shaheed highly appreciates China's long-term support for the work of the UN General Assembly, saying that the epidemic fully demonstrates that only by adhering to multilateralism can we jointly tackle global challenges.
The two sides also exchanged views on the reform of the Security Council, agreeing that the leadership of member states should be adhered to, consensus should be adhered to, and the security improvement process should be jointly promoted in the right direction of building mutual trust and consensus among all parties.
After the talks, the two sides jointly witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements on mutual visa exemption, economic technology, infrastructure, seawater desalination and medical care, and attended the launching ceremony of the official logo for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.
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