DEPUTY Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof today exchanged views and opinions with Shanghai mayor Gong Zheng on Kuala Lumpur-Beijing investment and bilateral relations at the municipal government office, Huangpu district.

Fadillah, who is also plantation and commodity minister, is on his maiden official visit to China from November 12 to 19 to strengthen cooperation in research and development, and capacity building in the field of commodities, especially in promoting the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification at the global level.

Malaysia and China celebrate their 10th anniversary of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership this year. The two countries will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations next year.

The deputy prime minister is scheduled to attend a high-level roundtable meeting with major stakeholders and leaders in the palm oil industry tomorrow.

Fadillah will also meet the Malaysian diaspora in Beijing and Shanghai. China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner for the past 14 years. – Bernama, November 13, 2023.