Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia and China have signed 31 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) focusing on strategic cooperation in fields such as security, development, trade, agriculture, education, and digital technology. This development was announced following a meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a three-day state visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the agreements include MoUs between the foreign and defense ministries of both countries, alongside a mutual visa exemption agreement for holders of public affairs and ordinary passports. This move is expected to enhance bilateral relations by facilitating easier movement between the two nations.
In the digital sector, Malaysia's Digital Ministry and China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) signed two MoUs aimed at fostering collaboration in artificial intelligence and the digital economy. These agreements are poised to strengthen the technological cooperation between Malaysia and China.
President Xi's visit to Malaysia is part of a broader Asian tour that includes stops in Vietnam and Cambodia. This tour occurs amidst increasing geopolitical and economic challenges, highlighting the importance of regional partnerships in addressing these issues.