中经联播讯（陈彧 崔岳莺）记者从2024第五届世界会长大会组委会获悉，备受瞩目的2024第五届世界会长大会将于2024年12月2日在马来西亚首都吉隆坡盛大召开。大会以“促进贸易自由化，推进经济全球化”为核心主题，旨在搭建一个国际交流与合作的高端平台。大会于近日在吉隆坡隆重举行全球新闻发布会，马来西亚副首相拿督斯里法拉迪特派代表、副首相办公室（国际事务）特别干事NEOW CHOO SEONG亲临现场，对大会的筹备工作给予指导和支持。（2024）第五届世界会长大会主席、马来西亚华人公会总会长、马来西亚国会议员、前交通部长拿督斯里魏家祥博士，大会组委会主席、中国浙江省杭州市公共关系协会执行会长刘江，以及马中友好协会总会长、马来西亚前驻中国大使马吉德等出席发布会。
刘江（左二）与主办单位总会长拿督斯里魏家祥博士（右二）、马吉德（右一）、倪庆久（左一）出席新闻发布会并说明大会相关情况
大会得到马来西亚外交部、投资贸易及工业部、科学工艺及革新部、旅游艺术及文化部等政府部门鼎力相助，马来西亚华人公会、马中友好协会及马来西亚中资企业总商会共同主办。其规格之高、规模之大，吸引全球商界精英和社会组织领袖纷纷报名参会，共襄盛举。
第五届（2024）世界会长大会吉隆坡新闻发布会现场
马来西亚第一副首相兼乡村及区域发展部长拿督斯里阿末扎希担任大会顾问，并将在“庆祝马中建交50周年暨世界会长联谊晚宴”上发表精彩的主旨演讲。马来西亚第二副首相拿督斯里法迪拉将莅临大会开幕式，并发表重要致辞。
在全球经济面临复杂挑战与机遇并存的大背景下，本届大会将继续坚持高起点、高标准、高水平的办会原则，致力于打造一场具有国际影响力的盛会。大会将围绕“科技革新、创新经济”、“经贸商机、潜能无限”、“建交五十年，稳健发展”等议题展开深入交流，推动各国经济深度融合，打破贸易壁垒，促进国际合作与共赢。
刘江会见出席发布会的马来西亚副首相法拉迪办公室国际事务特别干事Neow Choo Seong(左）
值得一提的是，2024年恰逢中马建交50周年及“中马友好年”，世界会长大会首次走出中国，落户吉隆坡，这一举措不仅彰显了马来西亚作为区域经济枢纽的重要地位，也体现了中马两国的深厚友谊。大会期间，将举办多场平行论坛和专题活动，重点探讨医疗保健、食品农牧、教育培训、数字经济、绿色能源、文化旅游等多个领域，为深化“一带一路”倡议下的双边合作与交流搭建平台。
当地媒体报道第五届（2024）世界会长大会新闻发布会
大会还将举办“庆祝马中建交50周年暨世界会长联谊晚宴”，政要致辞、明星献艺，近700位来自全球的商协会会长及跨国企业负责人共襄盛举，共同见证这一历史时刻。
Preview of the 5th World Chamber of Commerce Presidents' Conference 2024: Charting a New Blueprint for Economic Globalization
In 2024, the highly anticipated 5th World Chamber of Commerce Presidents' Conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. With the core theme of Promoting Trade Liberalization and Advancing Economic Globalization, the conference aims to establish a high-end platform for international exchange and cooperation. Recently, the global press conference for the conference was held in Kuala Lumpur, graced by the presence of NEOW CHOO SEONG, Special Officer (International Affairs) from the Deputy Prime Minister's Office, representing Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who provided valuable guidance and support for the conference's preparations.
It is reported that the 5th World Chamber of Commerce Presidents' Conference will officially open on December 2, 2024, with the strong support of government departments such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia. The conference is jointly organized by the Malaysian Chinese Association, Malaysia-China Friendship Association, and the Malaysian Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce. This high-profile and large-scale conference will attract business elites and leaders of social organizations from around the world.
Amid the complex challenges and opportunities facing the global economy, this conference will continue to adhere to the principles of high standards and excellence, striving to create an internationally influential event. The conference will delve into exchanges on topics such as Technological Innovation and Innovative Economy, Business Opportunities and Unlimited Potential, and 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations and Steady Development, aiming to promote deep economic integration among countries, break down trade barriers, and foster international cooperation and mutual benefit.
Notably, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, as well as the China-Malaysia Friendship Year. The World Chamber of Commerce Presidents' Conference, held outside of China for the first time and landing in Kuala Lumpur, not only highlights Malaysia's important position as a regional economic hub but also reflects the deep friendship between China and Malaysia. During the conference, multiple parallel forums and themed activities will be held, focusing on discussions in areas such as healthcare, food and agriculture, education and training, digital economy, green energy, cultural tourism, and more, providing a platform for deepening bilateral cooperation and exchanges under the Belt and Road initiative.
Furthermore, the conference will host the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and China and the World Chamber of Commerce Presidents' Fellowship Dinner, where government officials will deliver speeches, celebrities will perform, and nearly 700 chamber of commerce presidents and multinational corporate executives from around the world will gather to celebrate this historic moment together.
At the press conference, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, President of the 5th World Chamber of Commerce Presidents' Conference, President of the Malaysian Chinese Association, Member of Parliament, and former Minister of Transport; Liu Jiang, Chairman of the Conference Organizing Committee and Executive President of the Hangzhou Public Relations Association in China; as well as Datuk Seri Ma Jid, President of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association and former Malaysian Ambassador to China, attended and introduced the conference's preparations and highlights. Reporters from over 30 media outlets, including the Malaysian National News Agency, Reuters, and Sin Chew Daily, conducted in-depth interviews and coverage of the press conference, jointly anticipating the new vitality and momentum that this conference will inject into global economic cooperation and cultural exchanges.
