Malaysia and China ink 14 MOUs

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China have exchanged 14 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) through which both countries will share expertise and best practices, and collaborate in various fields.

The exchange of MOUs was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the latter’s three-day official visit to Malaysia.

Among the highlights was the Protocol Between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China and Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry covering phytosanitary (plant health) requirements for exporting fresh durians to China.

Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu exchanged the MOU with Chinese Ambassador Ouyang Yujing.

This means that Malaysian durian farmers will be able to export fresh durians instead of frozen fruit to China starting this year.

The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) exchanged three MOUs with China: the Second Cycle of the Five-year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation (2024-2028); Strengthening Investment Corporation in Digital Economy; and Promoting Investment and Cooperation in Green Development.

Its Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz exchanged the MOUs with his counterpart Wang Wentao, the Commerce Minister of China.