BEIJING, May 8 — China has expressed its support for Malaysia, the current Asean chair, in hosting the upcoming Asean-China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, affirming the shared commitment among regional nations towards open cooperation and mutual benefits.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Asean and GCC member states are key emerging economies in Asia and significant partners in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
“China actively supports Malaysia in hosting this summit, which reflects the collective aspiration of regional countries for win-win cooperation,” he said in a statement.
Lin noted that China is prepared to collaborate with Asean and GCC member states to enhance mutually beneficial partnerships and safeguard the legitimate development rights of all parties.
He also affirmed China’s readiness to defend international fairness and justice, as well as uphold the global trade order and multilateral trading system.
Malaysia is set to create history by hosting the Asean-China-GCC Summit for the first time this May.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia invited China to participate in the summit, with a strong possibility of Chinese Premier Li Qiang attending.
— Bernama
