KUALA LUMPUR - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Malaysia to ensure good implementation of major projects such as the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" program and the East Coast Rail Link.

Xi also called on the two sides to actively foster cooperation in future industries such as artificial intelligence, digital economy and green economy.

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Xi made the remarks when meeting with Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during a state visit to the country.

Xi also said China welcomes more high-quality Malaysian agricultural products to the Chinese market, and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest in Malaysia.

Xi said China supports Malaysia in its role as the ASEAN chair. He said China stands ready to work with Malaysia to implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, and promote the Global South's pursuit of solidarity-driven collective advancement and common development.

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He said China and Malaysia should deepen the synergy of development strategies, draw on each other's strengths for mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly pursue modernization. 

Xi said that China stands ready to promote "Confucian-Islamic Civilizational Dialogue" with Malaysia. China is willing to carry out further cooperation with Malaysia in culture, tourism and education to enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, he added.

On his part, Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said his country firmly supports the Belt and Road Initiative, and is ready to boost trade and investment cooperation with China.