KUALA LUMPUR, June 20― China and Malaysia have signed a series of agreements today, renewing a five-year economic cooperation pact and enabling the export of fresh durians. This event marked the visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Premier Li met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya following his arrival in Kuala Lumpur.
The renewed five-year agreement, effective until 2028, focuses on strategic collaborations in trade, investment, agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, and financial services. Additionally, China agreed to import fresh durians from Malaysia, pending sanitary compliance, expanding beyond the previously allowed frozen durian exports valued at RM1.19 billion in 2023. Both nations also pledged to review expiring visa-free travel arrangements, reinforcing their longstanding trade relationship, with China being Malaysia’s largest trading partner since 2009. Premier Li’s visit is part of a broader tour aimed at boosting China’s influence and investments in the Asia-Pacific region.
