STATE VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO MALAYSIA 15 – 17 APRIL 2025

STATE VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

TO MALAYSIA

15 - 17 APRIL 2025

The President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping will undertake a state visit to Malaysia from 15 to 17 April 2025 at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. President Xi will be accompanied by Cabinet ministers and senior government officials.

Malaysia and the People's Republic of China established diplomatic relations on 31 May 1974. Both countries, having marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations last year, enjoy strong bilateral ties. This visit is a part of the first tour of state visits by President Xi in 2025. President Xi's last state visit to Malaysia was in 2013, during which both countries elevated diplomatic relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During this visit, President Xi will be accorded a state welcoming ceremony, followed by an audience with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim at Istana Negara. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim will also graciously host a state banquet in honour of President Xi and his delegation.

President Xi is also scheduled to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim to discuss bilateral cooperation, as well as exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Both leaders will then witness the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding, Agreements, and Notes between Malaysia and the People's Republic of China. The Prime Minister will also host an official dinner at Seri Perdana Complex in honour of President Xi.

As Chair of ASEAN and the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, Malaysia remains committed to advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between ASEAN and the People's Republic of China through dialogue, mutual trust, and initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to the peoples of ASEAN and the People's Republic of China.

For sixteen years since 2009, the People's Republic of China has remained Malaysia's largest trading partner. Total trade between the two countries is valued at RM484.12 billion in 2024, representing 16.8 percent of Malaysia's total global trade (RM2.879 trillion).

PUTRAJAYA

14 April 2025