BEIJING — State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on May 15 spoke over the phone with Malaysian Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on epidemic prevention and control.

Noting that China has achieved major strategic achievements in containing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic and made great contributions to the global pandemic response, Wei said the slandering against China by some politicians from certain countries has severely violated international morality and disrupted global anti-virus efforts.

Wei said Chinese and Malaysian militaries should actively step up pragmatic cooperation in all fields and join hands in safeguarding regional peace and stability while implementing epidemic control measures.

Ismail Sabri spoke highly of China's achievements in fighting COVID-19 and appreciated China's assistance.

Ismail Sabri added that the Malaysian government attaches great importance to the relationship between the two countries and is willing to strengthen cooperation in all fields with China and advance the relations between the two countries and the two militaries.