Strong commitment to Asean, China

Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia, together with China and Asean member states, may also consider establishing multilateral cooperation partnerships with other Belt and Road Initiative participating countries. — Bernama

SINGAPORE: Malaysia sees its commitment to Asean as a strategic imperative in its engagement with other Asean member states and China, says International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

He noted that China is both Malaysia and Asean’s largest trading partner, adding that China and Asean – with their combined population of over two billion – can shape the trajectory of the Asian Century.