Distinguished guests at the 67th National Day of Malaysia celebration held in Guangzhou on August 30 Photo: gdpc.gov.cn

The Consulate General of Malaysia, Guangzhou hosted the 67th National Day of Malaysia celebration held in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on August 30, marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations.

Liu Yahong, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, was invited to attend the event. In her speech, Liu said that China's Guangdong Province and Malaysia are geographically close and their people are also close to each other. The two sides have close exchanges at all levels, especially in the fields of economy, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.

The provincial government is willing to work with Malaysia to build a high-quality Belt and Road Initiative, share the development opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and deepen practical cooperation in various fields between the two sides, she said.

Suraya Pauzi, Malaysian consul general in Guangzhou, said in her welcome remarks that for Malaysia, China is a good friend who helps others in the same boat, and the exchange of high-level visits between the two countries has become a norm in the 50 years of friendly relations between China and Malaysia.

Pauzi also noted that in 2022, China became Malaysia's largest investor.