Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's visit to China from Sept 19 to 22 marks a significant milestone in Malaysia-China diplomatic relations.

In a statement, Istana Negara announced that His Majesty’s visit would usher in a new chapter of close friendship between Malaysia and China as we celebrate the ties’ 50th anniversary this year.

According to the statement, Sultan Ibrahim expressed that Malaysia's relationship with the Republic has brought numerous benefits over the past five decades.

“I hope this visit will serve as a foundation for strengthening our friendship into the next decade.

“I am confident that there are various areas we can explore together, particularly in sectors such as the digital economy, green development, and industrialisation,” the king said to the Royal Press Office.

According to the Istana Negara statement, the king is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Li Qiang, followed by a meeting with President Xi Jinping.

Sultan Ibrahim will also visit the Beijing Comac Civil Aircraft Technical Research Centre to observe the latest developments in China's aviation technology, besides meeting with the Malaysian diaspora in China.

- Bernama

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