Anwar calls for closer ties with China as trade has becoming difficult

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called for closer cooperation in terms of trade with China, especially in the wake of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US led Trump administration.

“In these trying times, the world yearns for steadiness, reliability and purpose. We see this in China’s conduct.

“Malaysia acknowledges such steadiness with quiet recognition and is conscious not only of the calm it has brought, but of the hope it may continue to offer.” He said this while hosting China President Xi Jinping and the China delegation in conjuct with Xi’s state visit to Malaysia.

Anwar also praised China which is Malaysia’s key trading partner and invited China to the inaugural ASEAN – GCC-China Summit in May and the subsequent ASEAN US Summit.

“There is nothing difficult in the world, only those who lack the will.”

“It is a reminder that resilience defines a nation’s future,and that with determined hearts, even the hardest paths may be walked.

“Amid this turbulence, China has been a rational, strong and reliable partner. Malaysia values this consistency.

“Malaysia will remain an unwavering and principled friend to China – guided by the wisdom of history and the promise of the future.

“Our foreign policy is shaped by a clear-eyed vision of our interests and ASEAN Centrality. We look forward to the inaugural ASEAN – GCC – CHINA Summit in May and subsequent ASEAN – US Summit.”