Wang Yi Speaks with Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah on the Phone

On June 4, 2022 local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah at the latter's request during his stopover in Malaysia after the tour to the South Pacific Island Countries.

Wang Yi introduced the results of his visit, and said that China and the Pacific Island Countries will continue to build the Road and Belt, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and seek common development and revitalization. Saifuddin extended congratulations on the successful visit, and said that China is a country bearing primary responsibilities in the Asia-Pacific region, and regional countries expect China's leadership in enhancing South-South cooperation, so as to create a more harmonious Pacific region.

Both sides expressed concerns about the evolving situation in Europe, particularly the spillover effect of the Ukraine crisis, and agreed that countries in the region should boost strategic communication, strengthen unity and coordination, and join hands in safeguarding the hard-won peace and development. Regional countries should safeguard the mature cooperation framework with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at the center, and try to prevent the Cold War mentality from taking root in this region to create a new camp confrontation. Both sides hope that other major countries could play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.