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KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein will host his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during the latter’s official visit to Malaysia from October 12-13.
The Foreign Ministry in a statement said today that Wang Yi, who is also a State Councilor to the State Council of China, last visited Malaysia in 2018.
During the visit, Hishammuddin and Wang Yi will discuss the status of China’s Covid-19 vaccine, enhancing economic cooperation, post-pandemic collaborations, and strengthening existing ties and cooperative efforts between the two countries.
“They are also expected to discuss regional and global issues of common concern,” he said.
According to the statement, the visit will be carried out in full compliance with the health and safety measures established by the Ministry of Health (MINSA) and in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) approved by the Special Ministerial Meeting on the Order of Malaysian Movement Control. (MCO).
SOPs include a mandatory swab test to be taken three days prior to arriving at the country’s international airport and a second swab test to be performed at the airport upon arrival.
Delegates will also be escorted from the airport to the hotel, then to the event venue and back to the airport to return home, following a controlled itinerary, and can only fly in private planes.
In addition to strengthening bilateral relations, the meeting of the two foreign ministers helps ensure that Malaysia and China are prepared to face future challenges and continue their strong cooperation in the context of the global pandemic. -Called
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