KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Li Qiang, who was appointed China's 8th premier.
Anwar said he looked forward to working with China's leadership to explore new areas of cooperation as both countries commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Malaysia-China comprehensive strategic partnership this year.
"Heartiest congratulations to H.E. Li Qiang on his appointment as the 8th premier of the People's Republic of China.
"Malaysia remains committed to strengthening the long-standing historical ties with China," he said on Twitter.
China's Xinhua news agency reported that Li, 63, was endorsed as Chinese premier on Saturday upon nomination by President Xi Jinping. - BERNAMA