(April 2): Malaysia and China have agreed in principal to mutually recognise their vaccination digital certificates, or Covid-19 health certification, Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said in a briefing during his visit to China.
- This would facilitate cross-border movement between Malaysia and China in the near future.
- Malaysia and China have established a high-level committee on post-Covid-19 cooperation.
- The committee will be co-chaired by both foreign ministers of Malaysia.
- It will oversee the implementation of all understandings and provide policy guidance for Malaysia-China relations.
- This will include pandemic preparedness and response, trade and investment, commodity, food security, science, technology and innovation, travel facilitation and the Belt and Road (BRI) project.
- The initial focus is on laying a foundation for reciprocal visits by their leaders.
- Malaysia is considering to add the amount and further expand the application of second- and third-generation Chinese-made vaccines.
- Both sides have agreed to finalise the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and early conclusion to negotiations on a reciprocal green lane between Malaysia and China.
- Malaysia and China have underscored the need for peace to be restored in Myanmar as well as the fostering of a collective development agenda.
- Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing dialog and discussions among the parties concerned in the South China Sea, in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international laws.
- Both agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
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