China, KL make defense pledge

China, KL make defense pledge

BEIJING (Reuters): Malaysia and China agreed to boost defense cooperation and use peaceful means to resolve tensions over disputed waters in the South China Sea, Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Wednesday.

The pledges were part of a broader agreement expanding political, trade and transportation ties between the two countries in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

"There will be more exchanges of visits and exchanges of views on matters that affect the security architecture of our region," Syed said.

"We are not entering into any security arrangement, but it is more of a collaboration in all areas that will enable the countries in our region to create an environment of peace and stability," he said.