On March 6, the Chinese delegation, led by WPA Secretary General Zhang Qi, met with Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Mohamad Sabu, in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting seeks to deepen Malaysian-Chinese agricultural cooperation and exchange, as well as to jointly explore new roads and blueprints for bilateral agricultural cooperation.

During the meeting, Secretary General Zhang Qi introduced WPA’s mission and current efforts in promoting global agricultural development. He stated that, as a major agricultural producer, China is dedicated to enhancing agricultural modernization and supporting sustainable agricultural growth. China prioritizes agricultural cooperation and aims to create in-depth interactions with Malaysia to promote agricultural prosperity and development in both countries.

Mohamad Sabu greeted Secretary General Zhang Qi and introduced Malaysia’s current and future agricultural growth. He claimed that Malaysia, located in the tropics, boasts abundant agricultural resources and distinct agricultural advantages, particularly in tropical fruits, rubber, and rice, where it holds a leading position. The Malaysian government is committed to supporting agricultural modernization and transformation, and it aims to expand cooperation with China in fields such as agricultural technology, agricultural product trade, and agricultural investment, achieving mutual benefits and win-win results.

The two sides had in-depth discussions on the current state and future directions of China-Malaysia agricultural cooperation. In terms of agricultural product trade, both parties committed to improve information sharing, enhance market access and mutual recognition of agricultural products, and create a broader market for high-quality agricultural products. To improve agricultural technology and efficiency, the two sides will jointly carry out R&D and promotion of agricultural innovations, as well as boost cooperation in areas such as smart agriculture, water-saving irrigation, and pest and disease control. Additionally, the two sides reached consensus on agricultural investment, talent training, and cultural exchanges, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.

The meeting not only reinforced Malaysia and China’s mutual understanding and trust in the agriculture sector, but also laid the groundwork for future cooperation. With joint efforts, it is believed that China-Malaysia agricultural cooperation will embark on a new chapter, contributing to both countries’ agricultural development and prosperity.

With globalization, agricultural cooperation has become increasingly vital in promoting good ties and mutual growth across nations. The success of the China-Malaysia agricultural cooperation meeting not only demonstrates the great potential and broad prospects in agriculture between the two sides, but also serves as an example of agricultural cooperation for the international community. We look forward to seeing more positive achievements in China-Malaysia agricultural cooperation as we work together to promote the prosperity and development of global agriculture.

The meeting was attended by Zhang Guoqing (China), Director of International Cooperation Division, Li Guangcai (Malaysia), Deputy Director of International Cooperation Division, Li Guoqiang, Executive Deputy Director of General Administration Division, and Huang Shengyi, Executive Deputy Director of Personnel Division.