Friday, October 4, 2013

China elevates Malaysia ties, aims to triple trade by 2017

China's President Xi Jinping (L) speaks next to Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak during a joint news conference at Najib's office in Putrajaya, near Kuala Lumpur October 4, 2013. REUTERS-Bazuki Muhammad
Visiting China's President Xi Jinping (R) and Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak talk as they pose for a photo call outside Najib's office in Putrajaya, near Kuala Lumpur October 4, 2013. REUTERS-Bazuki Muhammad
China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Malaysia's ministers during the state welcoming ceremony at the Parliament house in Kuala Lumpur October 4, 2013. REUTERS-Samsul Said
 






























(Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday he and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had agreed to elevate ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership", aiming to boost military cooperation and nearly triple two-way trade to $160 billion by 2017.
The Chinese and Malaysian leaders spoke soon after U.S. President Barack Obama canceled a week-long tour of four Asian nations due to the U.S. government shutdown.
 
 
Najib said he agreed with Xi, who is visiting Malaysia ahead the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Indonesia, to encourage more joint military exercises and visits between the nations.
China is already Malaysia's largest trading partner, with two-way trade last year totaling 181 billion ringgit ($57 billion).
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