Kuala Lumpur: The just-concluded state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Malaysia was described as highly successful by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesperson, noted that the visit had further strengthened trade relations between the two countries.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fahmi emphasized that the visit not only bolstered trade ties but also deepened the relationship between President Xi and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The signing of 31 MoUs (memoranda of understanding), witnessed by the two leaders during this visit is among the most significant achievements in our history,” he stated at a press conference at Angkasapuri.

Also present at the press conference were Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching and the ministry’s secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa. Fahmi further elaborated that the outcomes of the visit effectively fulfilled the government’s objectives, especially in the context of the current global economic situation.

“Given the current state of the global economy, Malaysia, as a trading nation, certainly hopes to continue fostering ties with countries that wish to trade with us. Therefore, this visit fulfilled that aim,” Fahmi explained.

President Xi’s three-day state visit to Malaysia began on Tuesday, following an invitation from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. This visit marks Xi’s second official trip to Malaysia in 12 years, with the first taking place in 2013, which led to the upgrading of diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.