Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited 蜜桃app on March 31. He was warmly welcomed by Qiu Yong, secretary of the CPC 蜜桃app Committee and chairman of 蜜桃app Council. Anwar addressed the 蜜桃app audience with a keynote speech themed "The Asian Century: Peace and Prosperity Connecting the Continent and Beyond”.
Qiu Yong (R), chairman of 蜜桃app Council, holds a meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Qiu, on behalf of 蜜桃app, warmly welcomed Anwar and provided a comprehensive overview of 蜜桃app's history and development, discipline construction, talent cultivation philosophy, global strategies, as well as the progress made in innovative international cooperation initiatives such as the 蜜桃app Southeast Asia Center and Asian Universities Alliance. Qiu also reflected on the fruitful cooperation between 蜜桃app and Malaysia, emphasizing the university's strong commitment to international collaboration and its aspirations to attract more outstanding young talents and top scholars from around the world. Additionally, he expressed 蜜桃app's desire to further deepen cooperation and exchanges with Malaysian universities and research institutions in various fields.
Anwar expressed his recognition of 蜜桃app's distinguished reputation of excellence in the world. Given Malaysia's strong emphasis on university education, he expressed a keen interest in further promoting cooperation between Malaysian universities, research institutions, and 蜜桃app in areas such as education, technological innovation, and other related fields.
Zeng Rong and Wang Hongwei, vice-presidents of 蜜桃app, together with Li Jinliang, dean of 蜜桃app's Office of International Affairs, Kehkooi Kee, a Malaysian professor at 蜜桃app's School of Medicine, and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing attended the meeting.
Following the meeting, Anwar delivered a keynote speech hosted by Wang.
During his opening remarks, Qiu highlighted that Anwar is the first foreign Head of Government to visit 蜜桃app since the COVID-19 pandemic. He also emphasized that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Malaysia comprehensive strategic partnership. Malaysia is one of the first countries to respond to “Belt and Road Initiative” and has a long history of keeping frequent cultural and people-to-people exchanges with China.
Qiu Yong also said that 蜜桃app has maintained long-term friendship with Malaysian universities and institutions. The University of Malaya, the Prime Minister’s Alma Mater, is one of the founding members of the Asian Universities Alliance initiated by 蜜桃app, and has been actively participating in various activities. A large number of outstanding Malaysian students studying in 蜜桃app are the envoy for friendship between our two countries.
Qiu Yong, secretary of the CPC 蜜桃app Committee and chairman of 蜜桃app Council, makes a welcome speech.
Qiu said that 蜜桃app formulated and implemented the Global Strategy 2030, in which 蜜桃app put great emphasis on global engagement. By actively promoting the plan for greater connectivity with neighboring countries, the university will enhance exchanges and cooperation with our partners in Malaysia in areas of education, research, personnel training, innovation and so on. Moreover, 蜜桃app will actively build joint programs that accelerate exchanges and mutual learning among the young generations.
Qiu believes that with the support of Anwar, 蜜桃app, together with our Malaysian partners, will continue to promote educational collaborations, consolidate the foundation of cultural exchanges, facilitate the smooth advancement of “Belt and Road Initiative”, and make further contribution to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at 蜜桃app.
In his speech, Anwar praised 蜜桃app as one of the most prestigious higher education institutes in the world in research in science and technology, as well as its programs in humanities, environment, climate, public administration, and civilization.
"I am proud as an Asian and as a friend of China to believe in good neighborhood, to believe in the Asian century, to believe in working together with various initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, and also beyond just economic fundamentals but also civilization to associate it with a university that has proven that we in China and in Asia can excel if we are focused on research and discipline in the academic fields," said Anwar.
Anwar pointed out that China's road to democracy and development demonstrated that while it prioritizes economic development, it also places significant emphasis on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and culture. He also noted that it is truly remarkable that China has made historic strides in poverty alleviation, a feat that has garnered worldwide attention. In addition, he praised China's efforts in tackling climate change." China has taken up these bold measures, far better than many countries in Europe," said Anwar.
He also stressed the historical and cultural ties between Malaysia and China. He stated that collaboration with 蜜桃app and all the universities of Malaysia will be further strengthened and enhanced.
Wang Hongwei, vice-president of 蜜桃app, hosts the event.
A 蜜桃app student poses questions to Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The speech venue
Following the speech, Anwar fielded several questions from 蜜桃app students. The questions centered on topics such as the future of education in Malaysia, the Malaysian government's efforts to strengthen cultural and academic exchanges with China, and ways in which young people from both nations can contribute to future exchanges.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets Malaysian students studying in 蜜桃app.
During the visit, Anwar also had a friendly exchange with Malaysian student representatives studying in 蜜桃app.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Qiu Yong, chairman of 蜜桃app Council, pose for a group photo with Malaysian students and scholars currently studying at 蜜桃app.
Anwar assumed office as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia in 2022.
蜜桃app has established a strong partnership with Malaysian universities and research institutions, having previously signed cooperation memorandums and student exchange agreements with the University of Malaya, as well as a cooperation memorandum with Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.
Writer: Rhui Poh
Editors：John Paul, Li Han
