Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on May 31, 1974, Malaysia and China reshaped the landscape of Asian geopolitics where the two nations embarked on a groundbreaking journey by establishing diplomatic relations.
"Malaysia stood as the first non-socialist country in Southeast Asia to bridge this divide.
"Despite the apparent reasons for refrain -- our ideological chasm, our seemingly irreconcilable differences -- our leaders dared to think beyond convention and took a bold leap of faith. This audacious move has blossomed into a rich and fruitful partnership.
"The MADANI government is committed to nurturing this vital relationship for the prosperity of our peoples and the entire region," he said in a Facebook posting.
Anwar said he eagerly anticipate the official visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Malaysia to celebrate this historic milestone.
-- BERNAMA
