China, Malaysia mull Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Malaysia - the second stop of Wang Yi's three-nation Southeast Asian tour on Friday.

Report informs, citing foreign media, that he met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and held talks with Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir.

During a meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir, Wang said China regards Malaysia as a friendly neighbor and a priority of its neighborhood diplomacy.

Wang called on the two sides to enhance communication and coordination, increase strategic mutual trust, support each other in safeguarding their core interests and legitimate rights and interests, and jointly uphold the basic norms governing international relations.

As two flagship projects of the Belt and Road Initiative, the construction of the East Coast Railway Link and "Two Countries, Twin Parks" are progressing well, Wang said, adding that China and Malaysia have sound cooperation in automobile manufacturing, digital economy and new energy.

Malaysia will continue to support and actively participate in the joint construction of the Belt and Road, make every effort to promote key cooperation projects, and look forward to strengthening ties in all fields and at all levels to expand mutually beneficial cooperation, said Zambry.

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